T Bone Burnett On Producing Legends And Singing His Own Tunes
The record producer has collected some of his thoughts on an album called The Invisible Light: Acoustic Space, his first new solo work in 11 years.
Music Interviews
3 Afro Dominicana Writers Reflect On Their Truths
Music and identity dominates a wide-ranging conversation with writers Elizabeth Acevedo, Amanda Alcantara and Danyeli Rodriguez del Orbe.
How A Skateboard Accident Changed The Shape Of Beirut's Latest Record
Band leader Zach Condon explains how a simple skateboard trick resulted in a new recording location and different set of songs on Gallipoli.
Shovels & Rope Celebrates A New Album, New Baby, A New Book And A Festival
By Blood is the latest album from the duo of Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst and it resonates out into all of their work.
Fascination, Friendship And Desire: Kathleen Hanna On The Reign Of 'Rebel Girl'
Bikini Kill's instant anthem for the '90s riot grrrl movement found new purpose at rock camps, where young girls learn to express themselves through music. Hanna breaks it down with NPR's Ann Powers.
Maya de Vitry And Jessy Wilson Compare Notes On Forging Their Stand-Alone Identities
No longer pouring all of their time and creative energy into collective endeavors, each of these Nashville artists are defining who they are on their own.
PJ Morton Taps Into His Purest Form With 'PAUL'
PJ Morton found mainstream success as the keyboardist for Maroon 5. But over the past few years, he's been making waves with his solo work — most recently with PAUL, out now.
Juan Gabriel's 'Amor Eterno' Takes On New Meaning After El Paso Shooting
In El Paso, the song "Amor Eterno" has taken on a new poignancy as it's played at vigils and memorials.
Bobby Rush On Being A 'Bluesman'
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with bluesman Bobby Rush about his new album, Sitting on Top of the Blues.
With 'Eve,' Rapsody Wields The Legacies Of Legendary Black Women, From Nina To Serena
The forthcoming album, her third, honors 16 queens from the far past and the immediate present, using them to power her best and baddest musical clapback yet.