Andy Shauf: Tiny Desk Concert
The Saskatchewan singer-songwriter visits the NPR Music offices to perform three quietly affecting songs, two of them from his new album The Party.
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A Song Of Stability From The Plains Of Estonia
When the young composer Tõnu Kõrvits puts a lush, new spin on an old song by one of his compatriots, the long line of singing traditions in Estonia continues unbroken.
First Listen: iLe, 'iLevitable'
Ileana Cabra Joglar came of age onstage, performing with her older brothers in Calle 13. Now, she emerges from their shadow with her solo debut, a collection of classic sounds.
Explosions In The Sky, Live In Concert
If Explosions In The Sky's records are watershed moments for its fans, then the band's live shows are a Biblical flood.
Watch Live: The Head And The Heart, Sam Beam & Jesca Hoop And More
Big Head Todd & The Monsters and Aubrie Sellers also join the bill of public-radio favorites performing at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia, starting at 7 p.m. EDT Thursday.
At 80, Carla Bley Keeps Looking Toward The Next Composition
The pianist and composer, a force on the jazz scene for 50 years, celebrated her 80th birthday with a gala concert and new album — and she has another album on the way.
Alt.Latino Goes Classical: Orchestral Music From Latin America
Hear re-imagined pre-Colombian music and arias from the jungles of Brazil and beyond, chosen with the help of Tom Huizenga from NPR Music's Deceptive Cadence.
The Thistle & Shamrock: Swannanoa Memories, Part 1
Hear highlights from the annual gathering in the North Carolina mountains, captured over the years.
Latin Roots: Gepe
The Chilean artist born Daniel Riveros makes driving indie pop with elements of Andean folk. Watch a performance recorded live in Philadelphia.
First Listen: Big Thief, 'Masterpiece'
On its debut album, Big Thief sounds warm and muscular, with moments that comfort and explode nestled closely together.