July 22, 2022For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about birds or mentioning birds do you want to hear? Save This Story
Coffee Break: Bird SongsJill Riley and Rachel Frances • Jul 22, 2022For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about birds or mentioning birds do you want to hear?
New documentary examines Leonard Cohen’s life through his best-known songLuke Taylor • Jul 21, 2022‘Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song’ celebrates the artist who set our shared humanity to music.
Jessie Ware, 'Free Yourself'Nisha Venkat • Jul 21, 2022An effervescent, sequined nu-disco anthem that'll help you get your boogie on.
Music for a college classroom: A Texas school will soon offer a Harry Styles classRachel Treisman • Jul 21, 2022Texas State University professor Louie Dean Valencia spoke with NPR about the creation and aims of the class, which is capped at 20 students. He's one of many who hopes it will eventually reach more.
Hear new music by Marcus Mumford, Danger Mouse & Black Thought, Sorry, Steve LacyJade • Jul 21, 2022This week we’ve got fresh tracks from Marcus Mumford, Danger Mouse & Black Thought, Sorry, Steve Lacy, Marlon Williams, and Green/Blue.
In 'Rap Sh!t,' women in rap strive and thriveAisha Harris • Jul 21, 2022A new comedy series created by Issa Rae taps into the complexities of being an aspiring female rapper in the age of social media.
U2 and Gladys Knight are among the 2022 Kennedy Center honoreesNeda Ulaby • Jul 21, 2022The awards recognize a lifetime of achievement in the performing arts. This year they'll go to George Clooney, Amy Grant, Gladys Knight, Tania León and U2.
Coffee Break: Ear WormsJill Riley and Rachel Frances • Jul 21, 2022For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what ear worm songs do you want to hear?
First Ave cancels Dave Chappelle show after outcry from staff, patrons, performersGrace Birnstengel • Jul 21, 2022The venue canceled its booking of Dave Chappelle for Wednesday night and issued an apology on social media.
U.S. Postal Service honors Pete Seeger with a new stampLuke Taylor • Jul 21, 2022The late folk singer amplified the unifying power of communal singing, and he advanced the role traditional music plays in addressing social and political causes.
