Married at 13, Lynn went on to become a country music star. Now, the new PBS documentary Loretta Lynn: Still a Mountain Girl recounts Lynn's musical journey. Originally broadcast Nov. 10, 2010.
Fifties doo-wop singer Lee Andrews died Wednesday. His son, musician Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, spoke about Andrews in this archival Fresh Air interview. Originally broadcast June 23, 2013.
Stefani burst onto the pop scene with Tragic Kingdom, the 1995 No Doubt album forged inside a bitter breakup. Twenty years later, her public image has changed, and with it the stakes of making music.
Whether as the Gilmore Girls town troubadour or as a solo musician, Phillips tells powerful stories through his music. His most recent album explores his family history and Native American heritage.
Allison Russell and JT Nero harmonize perfectly as both a couple and a band. "If we can tap into some words and music that have a certain grace and power, then we can get closer to each other."
The pair behind Iggy Pop's latest album talks about theories of songwriting, formative musical experiences and why the perspective of a 68-year-old punk is essential to American music.
The globetrotting world-beat DJ and producer shares a mix of his favorite current tunes, from new Brazilian baile funk to the latest sounds by a Congolese supergroup.