Mar 12th, 2010 · The band's 1999 debut fused punk, reggae and dub music, but Leo has gone in several other directions since: He and The Pharmacists have crafted a contagious and infectious sound that also incorporates pop, rock, soul, folk and more.
Mar 12th, 2010 · Regardless of your religious views, the soaring energy and powerful voices of these singers are hard to resist. Think you're too busy to commit to a workout schedule? There's some Good News for you: that you can save time by toning both your body and your soul with the help of these gospel greats.
Mar 5th, 2010 · A year-long dispute between Danger Mouse (Brian Burton) and EMI Records appears to be resolved, clearing the way for an overdue release of Dark Night Of The Soul, the all-star album he produced with Sparklehorse (Mark Linkous). Though specifics of the dispute between the label and Danger Mouse remain unclear, Burton tells the BBC that they've resolved their differences and hope to release the record early this summer.
Mar 4th, 2010 · Bill Withers was working as an airline mechanic, installing toilets on 747s, when his song "Ain't No Sunshine" was released. It was the first in a string of simple, soulful hits, including "Lean on Me," "Lovely Day" and "Just the Two of Us." Though his music is still heard everywhere, Withers himself retreated to a private life more than two decades ago. A new documentary explores what happened to the hit maker when he stepped off the stage.
Mar 4th, 2010 · Brains, beauty and beats collide in the music of Nigerian-born newcomer Nneka. A small woman with an afro bigger than most, the singer was warm and engaging from the start of one of her first U.S. radio appearances.
Mar 2nd, 2010 · For the past decade, the soul singer and her dynamite nine-piece band haven't slowed down, playing world-class venues as well as almost every major U.S. music festival. The band has kept a relentless touring schedule and built a reputation for putting on a stupendous live show. Jones and company will perform as part of NPR Music's showcase at Stubb's in Austin, Texas, on March 17.
Mar 2nd, 2010 · This satellite view of 2,600 acres in Tucson, Ariz., lays bare the soul of an artist in an unlikely place.
Mar 1st, 2010 · All this year, NPR Music is celebrating the 200th birthday of pianist Frederic Chopin. We feature one of his impromptus, performed by pianist Yundi Li. Also on the show: a welcoming piece from Joanna Newsom's new triple-length album; the stunning arrangements of Owen Pallett; Pantha du Prince's minimal electronic music; hard-hitting soul from Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings; and a cut from The White Stripes' live concert documentary.