Elvis songwriter Mike Stoller looks back on his hits
Mike Stoller and Jerry Leiber wrote hit songs for Elvis, along with a whos-who of other artists including Big Mama Thornton, Ben E. King, and more.
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It only makes sense that 'Running Up That Hill' is everywhere
This year's song of the summer comes to you from 1985.
How Russian musicians are raising money for Ukraine
JetLAG bills itself as the largest festival of Russian, Slavic and East European musicians in the U.S. But its organizers almost canceled it this summer because of the war in Ukraine.
5 protest songs that have taken on new meaning post-Roe
Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last week, many have turned to music to express the emotion that has overwhelmed them in this moment. We examine five songs and what they mean today.
A niece remembers her beloved uncle, lost to COVID, with Elvis Presley
Elida Lozano remembers her uncle, Gerald Thomas, who died of COVID-19 in December 2021. Thomas loved listening to music and encouraged Lozano to go to college.
Beyonce? Lizzo? Drake? Here are the early contenders for song of the summer
What makes a song of the summer? And are there any early contenders for 2022? NPR Music's Stephen Thompson makes his predictions.
Pianist David Virelles shows off the depth and breadth of what he can do on 'Nuna'
Though he's been a New Yorker for over a decade, Virelles remains preoccupied with the rich, rhythmically charged music of his native Cuba. His new album shows where he's been — and where he's going.
Essential Voices USA: Tiny Desk Concert
Watch a world premiere performance of choral songs built on texts from important Washington women, from Kamala Harris and Condoleezza Rice to Eleanor Roosevelt, Elena Kagan and Abigail Adams.
Ondara, 'An Alien In Minneapolis'
Ondara delivers a new sonic package that embraces both his intriguing voice and a unique accent that remains present when he sings.
Post-Roe, a look at how old and new protest music reflects political moments
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with NPR music critic Ann Powers and music scholar Shana Redmond about how old and new protest music reflects political moments, following the Supreme Court overturning Roe.