Don Bryant: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The soul legend isn't letting quarantine slow him down.
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Busta Rhymes On 'Extinction Level Event 2' And Hip-Hop As A Daily Practice
The latest in a prolific career, Busta's new album is a sequel — delivered 22 years after the first Extinction Level Event — and a characteristically big, ambitious project.
Bad Bunny Diagnosed With COVID-19
The Puerto Rican star was expected to perform during the American Music Awards on Sunday night, but cancelled at the last minute.
KEM: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The R&B veteran performs three songs from his latest album for our Tiny Desk quarantine series.
'The Last Shall Be First': A Lost Chapter Of Gospel, Saved From Extinction
The Last Shall Be First: The JCR Records Story, Vol. 1 is a collection of gospel music first recorded in 1970s Memphis and released for the first time after years spent tracking down master tapes.
'The Last Shall Be First' Gives A Second Life To Gospel Performances
There is a new collection of old gospel music first recorded by two small labels in Memphis back in the 1970's. It's called The Last Shall be First, and we take a look at how it came together.
Musicians Turn To New Software To Play Together Online
Since the pandemic started, musicians have been trying to find ways to play together in real time online. Two platforms — Audio Movers and Jack Trip — offer promise.
This Thanksgiving, Put On Some Music To Soothe
It'll be a tough Thanksgiving for many people unable to gather with friends and family. But music can offer some companionship and solace. Conductor Marin Alsop offers some suggestions.
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion's Year In Music
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with pop culture and music writer Taylor Crumpton about the artist's year in music and her debut album Good News.
The Thistle & Shamrock: Harvest
New releases from musicians are a bright reminder that they will sing and play and record their music even through tough times.