Johnny Jewel Navigates Away From His Nightmares On 'Themes For Television'
Inspired by his work on Twin Peaks: The Return, Jewel offers a foggy synth-jazz soundtrack to a show that doesn't exist.
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All Bets Are On Jade Bird
The British-born artist developed a fondness for American country music in her teens. At just 20 years old, the NPR Music Slingshot artist's new single is starting to break big in the U.S.
Winston-Salem Symphony Says Goodbye To Conductor Robert Moody
Ed. Note: This story was originally published on September 15, 2017.
Not My Job: We Ask Singer Cyndi Lauper 3 Questions About The Titanic
Lauper was one of the icons of the 1980s with hits such as "Girls Just Want to Have Fun." Change two letters in the title of her musical Kinky Boots and you end up with "sinky boats." Hence, our quiz.
With 'The Prodigal Son,' Ry Cooder Puts His Own Touch On Gospel Music
In his first solo album in six years, Cooder injects social satire into his refurbished work of traditional American gospel music.
This Tiny Desk Contestant Braved The Elements Of Alaska To Pay Tribute To His Grandmother
Musician Quinn Christopherson shares the story of his original song submission for the 2018 Tiny Desk Contest.
'We Kept The Music Going': Bernard Purdie On Drumming For Aretha And More
One of the hardest-working drummers in the history of recorded music, Purdie has appeared on thousands of albums. He tells Lulu Garcia-Navarro that at least one of his iconic grooves was an accident.
'My Fifth Career': Bettye LaVette Reinvents Bob Dylan For Herself
The 72-year-old soul star reflects on a lifetime of overcoming industry skepticism and making Dylan's lyrics personal on her latest album Things Have Changed, her first major label release in 30 years.
James Levine Accused Of Sexual Misconduct By 5 More Men
Their allegations against the former Metropolitan Opera conductor were made public in a counter lawsuit filed by the Met on Friday in New York.
Nellie McKay's Smoldering Voice Takes On Standards Like 'My Romance'
Nellie McKay sings melancholy standards about love on her new album: Sister Orchid. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with McKay about her music that she performs alone.