Carlene Carter Carries The Heavy Burden Of History Lightly
The country singer treats the classic songs on her new album like living, vital pieces of art that can withstand being taken apart, thought about and re-imagined.
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The High Voice Of The Low Anthem Breaks Out As Arc Iris
The eclectic approach of Jocie Adams' former band is amply present in her solo debut. Arc Iris showcases Adams' unique singing voice and supports it with cello, banjo, brass and more.
Jon Langford Sings Our Impulse To Destroy
The Mekons and Waco Brothers veteran often places his left-wing politics front and center in his music and his art. Here Be Monsters has a way of mixing pretty melodies with harsh criticisms.
Dance Music Legend Frankie Knuckles Dies At 59
The iconic DJ is credited with helping popularize the style of mixes and remixes known as house music. The cause of death is still unknown, but he suffered from diabetes.
First Listen: Yasmine Hamdan's 'Ya Nass'
NPR Music's Bob Boilen and Anastasia Tsioulcas talk about Lebanese artist Yasmine Hamdan and her new album, Ya Nass.
Fight Sound With Sound: Grateful Dead's Arena Combat
In 1974, sound engineer Owsley Stanley crafted a superior live experience with an enormous conglomeration of amps and speakers called the Wall of Sound. Dave's Picks Volume 9 captures this era.
Helen Keller's Glimpse Of Beethoven's 'Heavenly Vibration'
NPR's Scott Simon reads from a letter written by activist Helen Keller, who was deaf and blind. It was written in 1924, after she listened to a performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.
Skrillex, The Darling Of Dubstep, Speaks
In an extended chat with NPR's Arun Rath, the DJ and producer breaks down his unconventional release strategy, collaboration process and how he turned "brostep" from a dirty word to a badge of honor.
After A Painful Year, Bud Powell's Triumpant 1953 Return
On Feb. 5, 1953, Powell was uncommunicative face to face at the New York jazz club Birdland. But when he sat at the keys, it was a whole other story.
For Foster The People Frontman, Fame And Isolation
David Greene talks to Mark Foster of Foster the People about the band's second album, Supermodel.