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Though the main characters are devout Puritans, Bellini manages to pack plenty of worldly action into this love story set during the English Civil War. Hear Elvira go mad when her betrothed leaves camp with another woman.

'Hansel and Gretel' isn't retold as often as other Grimm tales, but Englebert Humperdinck's opera has remained a classic since it premiered in the 19th century. Hear music from this production by the BBC Proms.

The Chattanooga sister trio talks about mixing music and motherhood, and shares the story behind their song "Feet Are Dirty." (Story originally aired on Weekend Edition on April 21, 2024.)

STAR LINE recasts the affable indie rapper as something sharper-eged — a skeptic of the state and champion of the collective, who is ready to scrap if necessary.

Some artists we can't wait to see at the annual music conference in Austin, Texas, representing a wide spectrum of styles and genres.

A dynamic performer con carisma y fuerza, Daymé Arocena sings the blues in a field of inflatable flowers.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with musician Sukie Waterhouse about her new album, "Memoir of a Sparklemuffin." Waterhouse talks about finding inspiration in the sparklemuffin spider.

The Austin, Texas, choir has been in operation since 1879. This year, NPR joined the choir as they prepped for their annual Christmas concert.

Some Christmas music is classic; some is cringe-worthy. Today we celebrate the latter. This is the music you play when you want your guests to leave.

People are drinking less these days, but drinking songs never go out of style. The Lomax Archive is dropping a new album of traditional songs this week.