River Whyless On Mountain Stage
River Whyless brought its third album and adventurous musicianship to the Mountain Stage.
Music
The Cure, Janet Jackson, Radiohead Among Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees For 2019
The institution chose seven inductees from a field of 15 to honor at next March's ceremony, including Def Leppard, Stevie Nicks, Roxy Music and The Zombies.
Jacob Collier Makes Staggering, Complex Music Feel Effortless
Host Ari Shapiro speaks with singer and multi-instrumentalist Jacob Collier about his latest project, a four-album odyssey called Djesse, the first volume of which is out now.
Christmas Albums By Rodney Crowell And The Monkees Capture The Spirit Of The Season
For both Crowell and the Monkees, Christmas is a time to draw up a gratitude list and put the year in perspective. The results aren't always jolly, but they're certainly sincere and passionate.
H.E.R.: Tiny Desk Concert
The singer stuns in her second appearance at the Tiny Desk, showcasing not only her vocal mastery, but her skills as a captivating multi-instrumentalist.
Looking Back, Looking Ahead: Our Favorite Latin Songs This Week
This week, our playlist features nostalgic hits by Nancy Sanchez and Bad Bunny alongside exploratory tracks by Natti Natasha and Sol Pereyra.
Glaring Omissions: The Music We Missed In 2018
We all had to kill some darlings to finalize NPR Music's list of the Top 50 Albums and Top 100 Songs. Here are the ones that really should have made the cut.
Cleveland Orchestra At 100: The Heartland Band With The World Class Sound
Who knew that a little orchestra in America's Midwest, born in 1918, could grow up to be one of the world's best? Through a century of trials and triumphs, the Cleveland Orchestra still shines.
Fantastic Negrito On World Cafe
Fantastic Negrito is a man that wants to be seen and wants to be heard. Enjoy a gripping story and thrilling performance in this session.
A Jazz Piano Christmas 2018
The holidays aren't complete around NPR without our annual Jazz Piano Christmas concert. This year's event featured pianists Booker T. Jones, Jason Moran, Dánae Olano and James Francies.