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Bono and Sheridan, 'In America'

U2 frontman, singer and songwriter Bono and film director Jim Sheridan talk about working together on the song "Time Enough for Tears" from the soundtrack to Sheridan's film, In America.

Audience members assembled on the lawn to enjoy the Boston Symphony Orchestra, newly returned to Tanglewood after last season's cancellation.

Back Together And Blown Away: The Boston Symphony Orchestra Returns To Tanglewood

The Boston Symphony Orchestra recently returned to its storied summer home, Tanglewood, after the pandemic canceled last season. With reopening comes normalcy, as well as an opportunity for growth.

Christone 'Kingfish' Ingram Joined NPR Music's Listening Party For '662'

Join us in an online listening party for Christone "Kingfish" Ingram's new album. With Gwen Thompkins in the host chair, we'll feature a live conversation with the blues guitarist.

Japanese musician Keigo Oyamada, who performs as Cornelius, in Tokyo in 2014.

Olympics Opening Ceremony Composer Steps Down And Apologizes For Bullying

Keigo Oyamada, who performs under the stage name Cornelius, resigned from the Tokyo Olympics after critics uncovered interviews in which he boasted of bullying classmates with disabilities.

On 'Outside Child,' Allison Russell Confronts Trauma With Compassion

Despite creating art from trauma, Russell is strengthened by love, connection and creation.

Gente de Zona's "Patria y Vida" (pictured, right: Randy Malcom in Miami) reclaims a slogan made popular at the birth of the Cuban revolution, "Patria or Muerte" (Homeland or Death), 62 years ago.

Explaining 'Patria Y Vida,' The Song That's Defined The Uprising In Cuba

The song, released in February, packs in plenty of historical and current references. The Alt.Latino team translated and decode the lyrics.

Karen Peris, 'I Would Sing Along'

The Innocence Mission singer and guitarist nestles into the corners of beauty, articulating images and ideas just out of view.

The War On Drugs, 'Living Proof'

Listen to the band's first single from its upcoming album, I Don't Live Here Anymore.

Rodrigo Amarante finished writing and recording his latest album, <em>Drama</em>, at his home studio in LA during the pandemic. He says his writing table is separated from the rest of his studio, a sacred space where no machines are allowed, just pen and paper. When he's ready to commit to the words, he records them using a typewriter.

Rodrigo Amarante And His Great Musical Tantrum

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to musician Rodrigo Amarante about his second solo album, Drama, which he says was inspired by a personal reckoning with his own understanding of manhood.

"I want to give girls like me that confidence and that feeling of power and beauty," WILLOW tells NPR Music. "And that's the only reason why I do anything."

WILLOW's New Pop-Punk Album Comes From Her Mom's Wicked Wisdom

Willow Smith has gone pop punk. Smith speaks with NPR about unpacking racism and sexism, alternative rock's Black origins and creating her new album, lately I feel EVERYTHING.

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