Buddy: Tiny Desk Concert
The preacher's son from Compton brought his flair for the dramatic, and an air of rebellion, to the Tiny Desk.
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Instrumentalist Harouna Samake Dazzles Crowds At World Music Expo
The World Music Expo showcases the industry's up-and-coming artists. This year, Malian instrumentalist Harouna Samake stole the show, dazzling crowds with his unique approach to a gourd harp.
Lin-Manuel Miranda And 'Hamilton' Partners Save A Manhattan Theater Bookstore
The Drama Book Shop, a store and creative hub that has served the acting community for more than 100 years, was slated to close this month. But the Hamilton group has stepped in to purchase the shop.
Nina Simone's 'Lovely, Precious Dream' For Black Children
With "To Be Young, Gifted and Black," Simone aimed to capture joy in black identity amid bloody civil rights struggle. The song was addressed to children, but adults caught on, too.
New Sleater-Kinney Album, Produced By St. Vincent, Confirmed For This Year
Guitarist Carrie Brownstein tells NPR, "We always planned on getting back in the studio — it was just a matter of when."
No Translations Needed At globalFEST 2019
New York's exuberant and smartly programmed annual showcase of musicians from around the world often yields us some of our favorite artist discoveries. The 2019 edition was no exception.
Rubblebucket Break Up... And Don't Break Up
"We started out as romantic partners at the beginning of the album and then we weren't anymore by the end," musician Kalmia Traver says.
Hand Habits' 'Placeholder' Screams With A Sigh
The title track from Hand Habits forthcoming album —placeholder, due March 1 — is a soft yet scathing lamentation of being secondary.
Lawrence On World Cafe
On the band's latest record, Living Room, Clyde and Gracie welcome new listeners and old fans into theirs, with the sounds of their childhood expressed through modern-day sounds.
The Golden Globes 2018: Best Original Song Nominees
The Golden Globes mark the start of the awards season. We take a look at Sunday night's nominees for best original song.