Kirk Franklin's favorite Tiny Desk concerts
As part of our Black History Month celebration, we asked the Grammy-winning gospel singer to tell us about his favorite performances.
Music
In ambient music's crowded landscape, Huerco S. commands your attention
On the electronic producer's first album as Huerco S. in six years, Plonk, Brian Leeds delivers a challenging collection that begs to be heard straight through.
From 'Milkshake' to veggies, Kelis and Ron Finley share their farm journeys
Grammy-nominated recording artist and chef Kelis talks to urban gardener Ron Finley about growing your own food, the relationship between Black people and the land, and how to handle a mean rooster.
How the many pairs behind 'Cyrano' made music for the movie's lovelorn couples
The National frontman Matt Berninger and his wife Carin Besser wrote the lyrics, and twin brothers Aaron and Bryce Dessner scored the movie.
Jam Master Jay's accused killer rapped in front of memorial mural, prosecutors say
In court papers opposing bail, prosecutors cited several instances when Karl Jordan Jr. proved himself a danger to the community by openly bragging about dealing drugs and possessing guns.
Wednesday, 'She's Actin' Single (I'm Drinkin' Doubles)'
The Asheville, N.C., band processes the honky-tonk staple through indie-rock fuzz for a truly original reimagining.
Patti Labelle: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
From a backstage corner of a concert hall in Austin, Texas, the Godmother of Soul performs hits from across the many chapters of her fabulous career.
Orville Peck, 'C'mon Baby, Cry'
As with his previous work, Peck is able to balance nostalgia and modernity, evoking classic country – embracing heartbreak being a hallmark of the genre – while lovingly satirizing its tropes.
For Ukrainian musicians, rejecting Russia is a matter of national pride
Ukrainian musicians are turning away from Russia, and sometimes the Russian language, as they try to reassert their country's identity. Some who used to sing in Russian now only perform in Ukrainian.
Mark Lanegan, Screaming Trees singer and voracious collaborator, dies at 57
Mark Lanegan, known for his work in Queens of the Stone Age and The Gutter Twins, had a rumbling rasp in his voice that could convey the weight of the world.