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Prosecutors allege that Atlanta rapper Young Thug co-founded a violent street gang.

The American Chamber Players, a Washington, D.C.-based chamber music ensemble, performs music by the often overlooked English composer Frank Bridge.

NPR science correspondent Joe Palca talks with a physics professor who serenades his students with ditties about E=mc² and the like. Professor Walter Smith at Haverford College often plays songs on his ukulele to teach complex concepts.

Since their 2001 debut, the French band Phoenix has gained a devoted following on the international pop scene. Their latest album, Live! Thirty Days Ago, features performances by the quartet on the road.

The Pulitzer-winning rapper has returned with his first solo release since 2017's DAMN.

NPR's Farai Chideya reports on the effort of U2 frontman Bono to work with celebrities, religous and secular leaders to try to end AIDS and poverty in Africa.

NPR's Ed Gordon talks with soul singer and songwriter John Legend, whose debut CD Get Lifted features production help from Grammy Award-winning artist Kanye West.

Cannonball Adderley invented "soul jazz," a distinctive style that brought the group great popularity. On this 1961 album, a young vocalist named Nancy Wilson (who later became host of NPR's Jazz Profiles) joined the quintet on vocals to bring listeners gems of musical collaboration.

Early in March, almost three months after the deadly Indian Ocean tsunami, 40 renowned pianists converged in New York for a concert to benefit victims of the disaster. The Faust Harrison "Pianothon" lasted from noon until midnight, with performances from Steve Kuhn, Philip Glass and Ursula Oppens.

Milt Gabler influenced Billy Crystal's entry into show business. The comedian's uncle also brought America a generation of legendary jazz music. A new CD compiled by Crystal celebrates Gabler's musical legacy.