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Black women leveraged the power of streaming platforms and social media to bridge the chasms previously carved by labels, publishers and radio.

Forget the diva stereotype: Opera careers are tough, and often strict. But as concert halls reopen after months of shutdown, more than a few singers are showing newfound creativity.

Leon Bridges, Helado Negro and Japanese Breakfast all landed on this list of the most-played songs on public radio stations across the country.

A love letter to Quinn Christopherson's younger self that yearns with sweet specificity.

NPR Music's album of the year, Heaux Tales, by Jazmine Sullivan, shows the singer exploring themes of love, sex and loss.

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

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

The All Songs Considered and Tiny Desk host shares his favorite albums and songs of 2021.

NPR celebrates its 50th anniversary remembering other events in 1971. The band T. Rex overhauled their musical style and released Electric Warrior, an album that became the cornerstone of glam rock.

From 18-year-old Olivia Rodrigo to 83-year-old Peter Stampfel, critic Ken Tucker says the music he most enjoyed in 2021 was recorded by artists who were either very young or quite old.