Introducing NPR Music Playlists
From the songs played between news stories on-air to the most essential releases out every Friday, we're committing a series of playlists on Spotify and Apple Music, updated every weekday.
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Greensky Bluegrass Mix The Energy Of Stadium Rock With The Spirit Of Jam Bands
The band dropped by to bring the feel of a midsummer music festival to World Cafe.
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Locks Out Musicians As Contract Dispute Continues
Contract and salary negotiations between musicians and management have stalled, leaving BSO players picketing outside their concert hall.
Director's Cuts: Music From Morning Edition And All Things Considered
Hear the snippets of music we play between news stories the way they were meant to be heard: in their entirety.
Viking's Choice
Where heavy metal, heady psych, dreamy ambient, furious punk and cotton-candy pop music all come to freak out. Curated by Lars Gotrich.
Slingshot
Great songs by emerging artists, curated by NPR Music stations across the country.
Alt.Latino
From your parents' favorite boleros reimagined to urbano, Alt.Latino host Felix Contreras and Stefanie Fernández uncover the best in new Latin music.
All Songs Considered
A weekly playlist of songs heard on the popular NPR music discovery podcast.
New Music Friday
Friday's the day when most new albums come out. This is your guide to cut through the noise and hear the most essential releases.
The Score Of 'The Last Black Man In San Francisco' Sounds Like No Other In 2019
The Last Black Man in San Francisco is a whimsical elegy to a fading San Francisco. It features a score by Emile Mosseri that's exuberant and poetic, positioning music front and center in the film.