For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear to celebrate Juneteenth?

In an interview with Morning Edition's Leila Fadel, the fast-rising artist talks about a life path as winding and varied as his music.

Public broadcasters and security experts concluded it's not feasible for the war-torn country to host, organize and produce the event. They're now turning to the U.K., which placed second this year.

Col. Tom Parker became Elvis's boss; Andy Gibb had a singles-chart first; NKOTB scored their first No. 1 hit; Springsteen proved he is a marathon man; Carole King had a huge album hit; and Dolly Parton recorded a timeless classic, Today in Music History.

Philadelphia’s Kurt Vile stops by The Current studios to play songs from his new record, and catches up with Mac Wilson about working with John Prine, recording albums at home, and covering a Springsteen deep cut.

This week, hear the latest from Bartees Strange and from Cautious Clay, as well as collaborations between Danger Mouse and Black Thought, and Diana Ross and Tame Impala. Discover London rapper Lava La Rue, and hear a new track from MMYYKK ahead of his performance at Afropunk Music Festival in Minneapolis this weekend.

The Current has launched a new stream and app featuring hip-hop, R&B, Afrobeats, funk, electronica, and more — funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and developed in partnership with KMOJ’s HD2 station, 89.9 The Ice.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from musicians with alter egos?

The album will be the pop star's first solo studio album in six years.

This Juneteenth, pianist Lara Downes remembers the freedom that has been hard fought and hard won.