Maxwell And The 20-Year Friendship That Defines His Sound
When the R&B icon first met producer Hod David, he thought to himself, "I've met the person who's going to change everything."
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Alt.Latino Shares New Favorites
Felix Contreras and Jasmine Garsd of NPR's Alt-Latino join NPR's Rachel Martin to talk about an album that Contreras already thinks is his favorite of the year, as well as some other great tracks.
On The Steps Of Lincoln Center, A Choir The Size Of An Army
One thousand singers gathered Saturday to perform a new work by Pulitzer winner David Lang. Reporter Jeff Lunden was one of them.
Pump Up The Jams: Sprinter Shares What Gets Her Running
Team USA track and field athlete Morolake Akinosun, 22, is at the Olympics in Rio. She shares the songs that get her pumped to compete.
A Moment With Nao, Soul Singer On The Verge
The 31-year-old former backup singer is one of the most buzzed-about voices to come out of London in years.
A Report From Bon Iver's Album Announcement Show
Justin Vernon's band played its entire new album, called 22, A Million, at Vernon's Eaux Claires festival last night. Andrea Swensson says the suprising performance was rooted in Vernon's home.
Weekend LISTening: 7 Medal-Worthy Collaborations With Brazilian Artists
The competitive spirit may reign at the Olympics, but these songs — featuring musicians from this year's host country — are all about international collaboration.
Bon Iver Has A New Album — Hear Two Songs Now
On Sept. 30, Bon Iver will release its first album in five years. Titled 22, A Million, it's full of drama, disturbances and thrills.
Songs We Love: Axis: Sova, 'Violent Yellow'
With psychedelic, mind-searing leads against a background of mechanized filth, this track positions the Chicago band as the prime movers of robo-boogie for the central United States.
William Bell On World Cafe
The veteran singer proves he's still a soul man extraordinaire in this session. He's joined by a backing band including John Leventhal, Amos Lee and Amy Helm.