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For the past 20 years, president and director Gary Graffman has nurtured top talent at Philadelphia's Curtis Institute of Music. Now 77, he's stepping down from his adminstrative posts and focusing once again on teaching piano.

For its latest album, the New Orleans funk band laced a new element on top of its groove-based jams: hip-hop MCs. On tour, Galactic visited Mountain Stage with one of its guest stars, Boston rapper Mr. Lif.

Thomas Edison's music room went unused since the days when he was using it to record the famous at the turn of the century. Lately, some top names have been back there in West Orange, New Jersey, making modern-day wax cylinders, which use no microphone, no electricity.

The Jazz Night In America producer shares her favorite albums and songs of 2021.

It'd be hard to top the craftsmanship that went into the songs on Southeastern, but Isbell thinks he's done it.

Lars Gotrich highlights the year in Swiss gondola recordings, progressive metal and dramatic drone.

The legendary jazz pianist has produced chart-topping and award-winning albums throughout his career. His latest album is an ambitious combination of film and music, full of exciting collaborations. Hear songs from the new album performed live in the WXPN studios of Philadelphia.

Forget "Monster Mash" — this Halloween, All Songs Considered puts aside kitschy tales of ghosts and goblins to focus on music that is truly, deeply terrifying.

WRTI editorial director Nate Chinen shares his favorite albums and songs of 2022.

The NPR classical music critic shares his favorite albums and songs of 2022.