On 'Still Here,' PJ Morton Reflects On Surviving 2020
The R&B star's new song, written for Morning Edition's Song Project, is about working — alongside the whole world — to get through a year of challenges and loss.
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'Black Swans': New Collection Features Recordings Of Early Black Classical Musicians
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Saïs Kamalidiin, a Howard University professor, about a new collection showcasing 25 recordings of early Black classical musicians, called Black Swans.
Cameras, Chaos And Cognac: How Bob Gruen Photographed The Spirit Of Rock 'N' Roll
Gruen has photographed countless rock stars, including the Rolling Stones, Chuck Berry, Tina Turner and John Lennon. "For me, rock 'n' roll is all about freedom," he says.
Chloe x Halle: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The most exciting sister act in contemporary pop performs five songs for our Tiny Desk quarantine series.
2020 Was The Year Of Dancing By Ourselves
As dance floors stood empty, a wide spectrum of dance music transformed bedrooms into clubs, kitchens into discotheques and backyards into glow-stick raves.
Bob Dylan Sells Songwriting Catalog In 9-Figure Deal
Universal Music Publishing Group announced Monday that it had bought the lucrative publishing rights to over 600 Bob Dylan songs. The deal is worth a reported $300 million.
2020 Was The Year Of Protest Music
2020 was defined by the sounds of rage, resolve, mourning and solidarity. Here are 20 songs and albums that represent the best protest music of the year.
Join NPR Music's Listening Party For The Top 5 Songs Of 2020
This Thursday at 3 p.m. ET, NPR Music critics and contributors take us from Bad Bunny's dizzying opus "Safaera" to Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's gloriously raunchy "WAP."
Black Pumas: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The Austin-based rock band is nominated for the album and record of the year at next year's Grammys. See why in this Tiny Desk quarantine concert.
Vote For Your Favorite Albums Of 2020
It wasn't a great year. But, as it often does, music made it better – or at least helped us get through the long days. So, before we put 2020 behind us, tell us your favorite albums of the year.