Exploring the 'Madchester' music scene of the '80s and '90s
World Cafe has put together a Manchester/Madchester 101 playlist.
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Angel Blue plans to bow out of an opera after the venue staged a blackface show
The U.S. singer says she won't perform at Verona's Arena this month because the theater recently mounted another opera that had performers in blackface.
Lofi Girl disappeared from YouTube and reignited debate over bogus copyright claims
When YouTube took the Lofi Girl stream down by mistake, fans were not happy. It was the latest episode in an ongoing debate over copyright and bogus claims.
Latto, 'P****'
The rapper reads misogynists and politicians to filth on a powerful protest track about bodily autonomy.
The debut album from NoSo is a postcard to a former, younger self
Abby Hwong, who makes music as NoSo, talks with NPR's Ailsa Chang about getting comfortable in their own skin and their debut album, Stay Proud Of Me.
Singer-songwriter Geoff Muldaur performs jazz and blues from the '20s and '30s
Muldaur's new double CD, His Last Letter, traces the musical influences of his life, and is arranged for, and performed with, Dutch chamber musicians. Originally broadcast December 2009.
Smash hit 'Gangnam Style' turns 10 today
"Gangnam Style," the pop song by the South Korean artist known as Psy came out ten years ago, topping charts in over 30 countries.
Ludovico Einaudi: Tiny Desk Concert
The Italian pianist and composer brings his emotional and reflective music to the Tiny Desk.
Regina Carter, Kenny Garrett and Louis Hayes named 2023 NEA Jazz Masters
The trio of players, all from Detroit, along with producer and author Sue Mingus, will be celebrated in a tribute concert next spring.
We Banjo 3, 'Gift Of Life'
The quartet performs a soulful meditation on self-discovery augmented by an innovative combination of instruments.