Music

Red knitted caps were a grandmother's way of saying, "I love you."

Health & Safety

We asked, you answered: What precious object is part of your family history?

7:01am November 14, 2022

by Marc Silver

Readers responded with moving stories of past journeys and crises — and keepsakes that remind them of their roots and tie them to their family. Here's a sampling of replies.

Arts

Greensboro Symphony pays musical tribute to Ukraine

3:31pm October 27, 2022

by David Ford

The Greensboro Symphony is presenting a Ukrainian-centric c

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Puerto Rican rapper Residente is known as a leader in Latin American political thought.

Music & Culture

Puerto Rican rapper Residente is challenging the definition of 'America'

6:16am September 07, 2022

by enrique Rivera

Puerto Rican rapper Residente is ready for his biggest fight yet – challenging the meaning of America. "Everyone is American on this continent," he says.

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Music & Culture

Maria W Horn & Sara Parkman, 'Till Margaretha'

10:57am September 06, 2022

by Daniel A. Brown

A poignant blend of chamber music and drone set to an ocean of emotional energies.

Pianist and conductor Lars Vogt has died at age 51. He had cancer.

Music & Culture

Renowned classical pianist and conductor Lars Vogt has died at 51

10:55am September 06, 2022

by Elizabeth Blair

Vogt died "surrounded by his family after a battle with cancer," according to a statement from his representatives.

Music & Culture

Horse Lords, 'Mess Mend'

9:06am September 06, 2022

by Evan Miller

The equinic quartet has elevated its captivating rhythmic pocket worlds to new heights.

Randall Goosby performs a Tiny Desk concert.

Music & Culture

Randall Goosby: Tiny Desk Concert

8:58am September 06, 2022

by Tom Huizenga

The young rising violin star not only makes his instrument sing, he offers music by composers of color.

Music & Culture

A look back at the best songs of the summer

4:23pm September 05, 2022

by Stephen Thompson

As the summer comes to a close, NPR's Stephen Thompson looks back to see which of his predictions for which songs would rule the summer came true.

Music & Culture

Fresh Air's summer music interviews: Bruce Springsteen

1:23pm September 05, 2022

by Terry Gross

In 2016, Springsteen spoke about New Jersey, masculinity and wishing to be his stage persona: "People see you onstage and, yeah, I'd want to be that guy. ... I want to be that guy myself very often."

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Music & Culture

Fresh Air's summer music interviews: Pete Seeger

1:23pm September 05, 2022

by Terry Gross

The folk singer, who died in 2014, was famous for his songs about working people, unions and social justice. In this 1984 interview, Seeger cited Woody Guthrie as one his most important influences.

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