Watch Norah Jones in Concert
Norah Jones: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert The platinum-selling, low-key superstar performs a solo set at her piano for Tiny Desk’s quarantine series. Read more on NPR
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Here are The 100 Greatest Title Tracks Ever Laid Down On Wax
100 Greatest Title Tracks Ever Laid Down On Wax Title tracks often capture the mood, vibe and direction of an album. From Paul Simon’s “Graceland” to Amy Winehouse’s “Back to Black,” here’s a playlist of the greatest title tracks. Read more on NPR
Watch The Met Opera’s Live Streaming Series
The Met Opera’s Live Streaming Series Sticks To Old Trappings While a valiant endeavor, the Metropolitan Opera’s new series of steaming concerts can’t seem to shake off opera’s fusty, aristocratic roots. Read more on NPR
New Summer Songs From Alt.Latino
New Summer Songs From Alt.Latino Alt.Latino contributor Stefanie Fernández shares the latest Latin music releases — rock, rap and hip-swiveling tunes — from a diverse group of artists. Read more on NPR
Behind The Scenes: How Live Music Is Coping?
How Live Music Is Coping, And What The Near Future Will Bring The damage done to independent live music by the pandemic has been catastrophic – and a future where it thrives will, regardless and inevitably, arrive. Read more on NPR
Billie Eilish Can’t Wait To See The Future
Billie Eilish Can’t Wait To See The Future With lyrics poking at the ways young women are scrutinized and exploited, Happier than Ever finds Eilish in some dark corners — but the pop supernova tells NPR she’s got lots to feel hopeful about. Read more on NPR
Willie Nelson Returns With ‘First Rose Of Spring’
Willie Nelson Returns With ‘First Rose Of Spring’NPR’s Scott Simon talks with Willie Nelson about the release of his latest album, First Rose of Spring, and about how he’s faring during the pandemic.
Ennio Morricone, Forever The Sound Of The American West
Ennio Morricone, The Sound Of The American West, Dies At 91 The iconic Italian composer, who scored The Good, the Bad and the Ugly and more than 500 other films, died Monday in Rome.
When The White Stripes Made An Album For No One (De Stijl Album)
20 Years Ago, The White Stripes Made An Album For No One Jack and Meg’s 2000 album De Stijl is the kind of art you make for yourself, assured few will hear it. It was the last time they’d have that luxury, but they never forgot the lesson.
A $2 Billion Rescue Package For Music and The Arts
The British government announces a $2 Billion rescue plan for musicians and artists in the UK. The package, announced Sunday, includes grants and loans that theaters, museums, live music venues and others can use to pay salaries and maintenance costs as they try to survive during the pandemic.