Robin Hilton's Top 10 Albums Of 2016
The All Songs Considered host's list includes many records that felt particularly appropriate for such a turbulent year.
Music
Songs We Love: Hurray For The Riff Raff, 'Rican Beach'
Alynda Lee Segarra tells NPR her new song is about "people of color claiming their space and their right to exist." It's dedicated to the protesters at Standing Rock and Peñuelas, Puerto Rico.
The Thistle & Shamrock: The Singing Kettle
This week's episode features music by children's entertainers Cilla Fisher and Artie Trezise.
Aoife O'Donovan On Mountain Stage
Hear the singer-songwriter play songs from her second solo album, In The Magic Hour, live onstage.
Indie Surprises Among Grammy Latin Nominees
Alt.Latino takes a quick look at some unexpected Grammy nominees for Latin music.
Viking's Choice: Krallice, 'Hate Power'
Released as a free download via Adult Swim's singles program, "Hate Power" is a brisk and blistering three minutes and 45 seconds, a vertiginous metal-punk spew.
Hear This Year's Grammy Nominees On World Cafe
Nominations for the 59th Grammy Awards were announced Tuesday. Hear interviews and performances from a handful of this year's nominees.
Lucinda Williams, Live In Concert
Watch the legendary singer-songwriter perform a three-song set at Damrosch Park in New York City.
Southern Culture On The Skids On World Cafe
The North Carolina band has been singing the praises of dirt-track racing, Little Debbie pastries and kudzu for over 30 years.
'Morricone 60': An Orchestra-Infused Look At A 60-Year Career
Film composer Ennio Morricone, known for his use of harmonica and whistling on Western scores, has re-imagined his most popular sounds with help from the Czech National Symphony Orchestra.