As part of our Sense of Place: Boston series, we sat down with Wu to learn more about how Green Line Records puts artists ...

Reflecting on a transformative residency program, the jazz vocalist now nominated for her first Grammy Award says her album ...

For our Sense of Place: Boston series, we sat down with professor Adrian Anantawan, the world-class violinist who co-founded ...

MJ Lenderman performed four unplugged songs on NPR's Tiny Desk concert series, and announced a new slate of September tour dates.

NPR Music's Stephen Thompson welcomes aboard Kara Manning of New York City public radio station WFUV to discuss the best new ...

Questlove's newest documentary features interviews and clips from 50 years of musical performances on Saturday Night Live.

Bobby Carter, host and series producer of NPR's Tiny Desk Concerts, pointed to three main components that make for a great performance. An artist must be comfortable performing live, captivating an ...

The college junior turned his dorm room into a mini live recording venue and began collaborating with other students who also ...

January 20, 2025 • From Kansas City, we explore the connection between music and math with a 16-year-old pianist who also happens to be a champion swimmer. We hear a majestic performance of ...

A new recording features pianist McCoy Tyner and saxophonist Joe Henderson in a concert taped in New York City in 1966. The music here is a prelude to later iconic records by each leader.

In Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music, Questlove mines the archive of musical performances, while the four-part series SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night dives into the show's creative process.

World Cafe correspondent John Morrison breaks down why the musician's sophomore album was a monumental moment in neo-soul and R&B.