Kojaque, 'Town's Dead'
A tribute rather than a eulogy, "Town's Dead" is a celebration of Dublin and all its imperfect splendor.
Music
Lil Nas X is the boundary-smashing pop revolutionary of 2021
Boldly going where few gay men of color have been allowed to go before, Lil Nas X won the year by joyfully violating cultural taboos and exploiting media far more than it was able to exploit him.
Logic's song '1-800-273-8255' may have led to hundreds of fewer suicides, study finds
In 2017, the rapper Logic named a song after the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline phone number. A new study has found it may have had a remarkable impact.
Hilary Hahn, 'Serenade for Life'
Hear the violinist, celebrated for her beautiful tone, in a surprise gift from a departed composer.
Let's end the year with some bangers! Join Alt.Latino's Listening Party
Join Alt.Latino for an live, hour-long fiesta dedicated to highlighting the hottest Latin music of 2021
Our Favorite Tiny Desk (Home) Concerts Of 2021
Watch some of the year's greatest Tiny Desk performances, featuring a small sample of the talented artists who delivered intimate sets from their homes around the world.
Giveon shares the stories behind 'When It's All Said And Done'
The R&B star got his first big break less than two years ago with a feature on the Drake hit "Chicago Freestyle." Since then, he's released hit after hit.
3 members of K-pop sensation BTS have tested positive for COVID-19
Nearly half of the seven-member band have now tested positive, after returning to South Korea from abroad earlier this month.
Exploring some favorite Christmas songs beyond that Mariah Carey tune
NPR staffers discuss their favorite Christmas songs.
Holiday show celebrating Cole Porter is playing to packed (masked) houses in Paris
A holiday musical review celebrating the work of Cole Porter is playing to rapturous audiences in Paris.