'Good Times: The Evolution of Black Music' is a weekly show throughout the month of June, spotlighting the many genres and artists that make up the Black Music experience. In episode 4, we dig deep in the crates for some of the best in Hip Hop and R&B.

For today's Coffee Break in honor of Lollapalooza, what songs do you want to hear from bands playing this year's festival?

Moctar and his work have experienced multiple evolutions since his music first broke onto the Saharan scene in 2008, but it's clear that each phase of his career builds upon the last.

Let's continue our yearly tradition of enjoying a Beatle breakfast on Global Beatles Day. Delicious.

On Thursday, June 24, The Current is hosting round 10 of Sounds Like Home. Join an incredible lineup of Minnesota musicians as we meet up on the internet for a virtual festival.

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from musicians born on this day?

In his epic new volume 'Songbooks,' Eric Weisbard highlights the essential reads from two and a half centuries of writing related to American music.

Jazmine Sullivan makes it into the Chart Show Hall of Fame this week with "Pick Up Your Feelings" making it to 10 weeks on the chart.

NPR's Noel King talks to musician Amythyst Kiah, who deals with tough subjects, like being 'othered' as a Black woman on the bluegrass and folk circuit.

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from famous musical couples?