Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial date set
The mogul, who was indicted and arrested on federal charges in September, will be tried in a Manhattan court next summer.
Music & Culture
Amid airstrikes and armed conflict, Lebanese musicians hit a somber note
Lebanon is a cultural hub for Arab music. Lebanese music writer Danny Hajjar has been talking with musicians there about how they're dealing with escalating conflict in the region.
Powerhouse classical music producer Adam Abeshouse dies at 63
Over a career that lasted more than 30 years, Grammy-winner Adam Abeshouse made hundreds of records with some of classical music’s biggest stars.
'How Women Made Music' book looks at the role of women in popular music for decades
NPR Music's new book, How Women Made Music, looks at the role of women in popular music. From the Grammy stage to lawsuits, women have been the subject of protest and celebration.
The Marías: Tiny Desk Concert
The indie band brings its authenticity and bedroom pop style to the Tiny Desk’s slightly bigger space.
Shaboozey and Sabrina Carpenter rule the charts as The Weeknd approaches
Two of 2024's biggest new hitmakers consolidate their hold on the top of the pop charts, while a pair of stars from a previous generation — Katy Perry and Lady Gaga — both stumble with new work.
Tune in to a mini-concert with esperanza spalding and Milton Nascimento
The pair perform songs from their collaborative jazz album, Milton + esperanza.
Mustafa, Toronto's hood poet, shoulders the stories of the lost
On the aching Dunya, the artist stands at an east-west crossroads, trying to resolve a young striver's years of trauma with a folklorist's drive to preserve what's left.
Remembering Cissy Houston whose career spanned generations and genres
Celebrated gospel and soul singer Cissy Houston, who belonged to an extraordinary family of musicians, has died at age 91. She was the mother of pop superstar Whitney Houston.
Pharrell wanted to tell his story through Legos — here's why
The animated film Piece By Piece traces Pharrell’s early life as a boy growing up in Virginia Beach and follows his trajectory to a Grammy-winning songwriter, performer and producer.