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The Tiny Desk Contest is NPR Music's annual search for the next great undiscovered artist.

Redbone's career was defined by biographical mystery and a musical ear obsessed with the sounds of yesteryear. He also sang the theme to Mr. Belvedere.

Albums that are 2 or 3 years old are somehow shooting up on the charts. But why?

For decades, Carlos Varela has doled out incisive criticism of the Cuban government. On our recent visit to Havana, he sang a song he says reflects the mood of the country at this historic moment.

In 2024, some of the most striking music we heard managed to be haunting and comforting at the same time.

The rap of 2022 reunited and revitalized old partnerships, revisited and critiqued old haunts, unearthed powerful new voices and even helped plug a new Minions movie.

"Its Way With Me" is another essential entry in Wye Oak storied discography.

How do you recover from the life-shattering force of heartache? As Ramona Gonzalez sings on "Anymore," it leaves a person bereft of language.

A pandemic side hustle bears very catchy fruit.

Liz Harris returns with the first single from Grouper's upcoming full-length album, Shade.