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Grammy Winning Bluegrass Artist Billy Strings Has A New Album

Bluegrass phenom Billy Strings talks about his new album, Renewal.

Neneh Cherry's 'Broken Politics' Has Great Strength In Its Understated Music

Neneh Cherry started her music a career in a punk rock band, then she started rapping. Her new album, Broken Politics is a philosophical meditation on staying strong in trying times.

José Feliciano performs in the late 1960s.

The Story Of José Feliciano's World Series Guitar

NPR's Michel Martin speaks to comedian Aasif Mandvi, host of the Lost at The Smithsonian podcast, about the history behind the guitar Jose Feliciano used to perform at the 1968 World Series.

"I just feel like that kind of just followed me all throughout my life. I've always kind of been slept on a bit," Ari Lennox says.

Ari Lennox Has Always Felt Slept On. That's What Motivates Her.

Lennox became the first female signee to J. Cole's Dreamville label in 2015. Now, with the release of her debut album, Shea Butter Baby, fans are showing up for her soulful sound and storytelling.

"I think we've been through everything you could possibly get thrown at you in a band," Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody says.

After 25 Years, Snow Patrol Gets More Honest Than Ever

Award-winning Northern Irish band Snow Patrol is currently touring the United States. The group stopped by NPR to perform a few songs and chat about its latest album.

In this illustration drawn from a video feed, the prosecution presents its closing argument in the New York federal trial against singer R. Kelly. on Wednesday, Sept. 22.

R. Kelly Found Guilty Of Racketeering And Sex Trafficking

A jury found the disgraced R&B star guilty of charges that included sexual exploitation of a child, racketeering and sex trafficking. He faces a possible sentence of 10 years to life in prison.

After a drawn out fight with her record label, <em>Good To Know</em> is JoJo's first new album since 2016. "I found my power. And that feels so exhilarating and intoxicating," she says.

'Good To Know': JoJo On Coming Out Of Hardship With First New Album Since 2016

After a drawn out fight with her record label, Good To Know is JoJo's first new album since 2016. "I found my power. And that feels so exhilarating and intoxicating," she says.

Ranky Tanky combine traditional Gullah music — which originated with the descendants of formerly enslaved Africans who made lived in South Carolina's low country — with contemporary gospel and R&B.

Ranky Tanky On Celebrating South Carolina's Gullah Traditions

Quentin Baxter and Clay Ross mix gospel and R&B with Gullah music, which originated from the descendants of formerly enslaved Africans who made their home in South Carolina's lowcountry.

Mickey Guyton Is a Country Artist With a Big Voice and an Even Bigger Message

In this episode of World Cafe, Mickey Guyton talks about Spotify's role in making her music more visible, women in country music getting "chicked," her debut album, Remember Her Name, and more.

Heavy Rotation: 9 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing

NPR member stations share a mix of popular songs playing on their airwaves in September, including music from Clairo, Leon Bridges, The War on Drugs, and more.

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