Remembering Composer Steven Stucky
The Pulitzer Prize-winning American musician, teacher and author was 66 years old. He had been diagnosed with cancer in November.
Music
For 20 Minutes, The Grammys Transcend The Awards-Show Blahs
The awards themselves went more or less as expected. But two performances, one from Broadway's Hamilton and one an extended medley by Kendrick Lamar, overwhelmed everything that surrounded them.
Ben Folds: Tiny Desk Concert
Performing solo in the NPR Music offices, the singer, songwriter and pianist performs three songs from his new album and two old favorites: "Emaline" and "One Angry Dwarf And 200 Solemn Faces."
New Mix: A George Harrison Tribute, Fantastic Negrito, More
Hear a tribute to George Harrison, plus new music by Fantastic Negrito, Black Mountain and more on this week's mix from All Songs Considered.
Viking's Choice: Shay Roselip, 'Sorted World'
With a gentle voice that glides on warm synths, California's Shay Roselip makes music for surfing the spaceways.
Songs We Love: John Doe, 'Get on Board'
LA punk pioneer digs deep into the dusty soul of America on a tune from his desert dream of a new album.
Big Ups, 'National Parks'
The brash singer of the punk-influenced band Big Ups honors his single mom with a video for the song "National Parks."
opbmusic Presents: Heartless Bastards
Watch the blues-inspired rock band perform "Down In The Canyon" at the 2015 Pickathon festival.
Taylor Swift And Kendrick Lamar Lead 2016 Grammy Awards
The 58th annual awards brought forth a lot of winners, but no sweeps.
Watching Beyoncé From New Orleans
The experience depicted in "Formation" and the culture that Mardi Gras stirs to life overlap and refute each other and mix in a way that IRL New Orleanians can hate and love all at once.