NPR Music: New Music & Songs
Studio Sessions
Rock/Pop/Folk
Shugo Tokumaru: Unique Pop Experiments (WXPN)
James Taylor Sings A New American Songbook (WXPN)
Interviews & Profiles
Washington, D.C.'s Musical Experiments
Washington, D.C.'s experimental music scene is thriving under the city's official radar.
Somalian Rapper K'Naan Schools American MCs
Born in Somalia and raised in Toronto, K'Naan is trying to give a voice to his former countrymen.
Music Patron Betty Freeman Dies
Once dubbed the "midwife of postmodernism," Freeman was the force behind many modern masterworks.
Discover Songs
Second Stage »
Hooray for Earth
The Boston-based band Hooray For Earth cites "fantasy worlds, muscle cars, zombies, and constant sleep deprivation" among its influences.
Music Lists »
The 10 Best Mixtapes This Year
Presenting the best rap legally slung on street corners or linked to on online message boards.
