Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing
This month's playlist includes 10 songs by Slingshot artists: public radio's favorite new musicians of 2018.
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The World Says Goodbye To Aretha Franklin, The 'Queen Of Soul'
Thousands are expected at Friday's funeral for the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. Family and invited guests celebrated her life inside the church while the community continued its tribute outside.
With Big Red Machine, Justin Vernon And Aaron Dessner Are Anti-Auteurs
The two artists, best known for their bands Bon Iver and The National, say their new project isn't really a band but a large-scale collaboration involving dozens of musicians.
PHOTOS: Aretha Franklin's Soul Celebrated At Funeral
The icon was honored by musicians and dignitaries. Here is a visual testimony of the event.
Meg Myers On World Cafe
Myers' music is a bit like Nine Inch Nails got into a fight with the Pixies, with some incredibly dynamic vocals thrown in the mix.
Playlist: Music From Aretha Franklin's Homegoing
Get taken to church with gospel songs by The Clark Sisters and Marvin Sapp, and remember that Bill Clinton played Aretha Franklin's "Think" off his phone.
To Mark An American Queen's Funeral, Buckingham Palace Plays 'Respect'
Aretha Franklin, America's Queen of Soul, is being laid to rest in Detroit on Friday, and Queen Elizabeth's Buckingham Palace paid tribute.
Eminem Releases Surprise Album, 'Kamikaze'
The rapper's 10th album appeared on streaming services Friday morning.
Remembering The Queen Of Soul In Detroit
In Detroit, Aretha Franklin gets her final sendoff — in the vintage, white Cadillac hearse that once carried civil rights icon Rosa Parks. Her fans have been celebrating the Queen of Soul all week.
Lorde Is The 21st Century's Author Of Adolescent Evolution
Before Pure Heroine, Ella Yelich-O'Connor was just a teen from suburban New Zealand trying to kill time. Instead, she snatched the mic, ushering in a sonic shift towards minimalism and dark pop.