News and InterviewsDavid Bowie debuts new track, 'Where Are They Now?'Bob Boilen • Jan 8, 2013In a spectacular reversal of fortune, David Bowie gives the world a present on his birthday: a new single (Hear it at 9:05 a.m. on The Current) and a release date for his new album.
News and InterviewsAntibalas: Cooking Up Afrobeat In A Sweltering KitchenNPR Staff • Jan 7, 2013Years ago, without setting out to do so, the Afrobeat ensemble Antibalas jumped out ahead of the pop-culture curve
News and InterviewsThe Chart Show: Jan. 3, 2013Mark Wheat • Jan 4, 2013Did a new year mean a new #1 song? Find out on this week's Chart Show!
News and InterviewsMusic-Streaming Services Hunt For Paying CustomersLaura Sydell • Dec 27, 2012Services like Pandora and Spotify have been trying to win over customers and getting them to pay a subscription fee. But it's been difficult to lure customers willing to pay for music they won't own or that they can find for free online.
News and InterviewsThe Chart Show: Dec. 20, 2012Mark Wheat • Dec 20, 2012The last chart of the year sees a big re-shuffle at the top and 3 new entries.
News and InterviewsJoe Strummer's Life After DeathTom Vitale • Dec 20, 2012The world has been without Joe Strummer for a decade. The co-founder and lead singer of The Clash died Dec. 22, 2002, of an undiagnosed heart defect at just 50 years old. Yet even his most topical songs continue to resonate.
News and InterviewsMary Lucia interivews Henry RollinsMary Lucia • Dec 14, 2012Mary Lucia talks to legendary Black Flag frontman, spoken word artist, writer and activist Henry Rollins about topics ranging from today's tragedy in Connecticut to this week's Hurricane Sandy benefit and more.
News and InterviewsBest moments from the 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy Benefit? Dec 13, 2012Wednesday night's star-studded affair was a spectacle to behold. From fake Eddie Vedder to the Paul McCartney-Nirvana mashup (McVana?) the performances ran the gamut from laughable to laudable. What were your favorites?
News and InterviewsRavi Shankar, Who Brought Eastern Music To Western Legends, DiesSusan Stamberg • Dec 12, 2012Sitar master and composer Ravi Shankar died Tuesday at a hospital near his home in the San Diego area.
News and InterviewsTake Five: Honoring the late Dave BrubeckPeter Valelly • Dec 5, 2012Legendary and prolific jazz pianist Dave Brubeck passed away today. He would have turned 92 tomorrow.