For Black History Month, World Cafe correspondent John Morrison shares another segment exploring the music of the African diaspora.

Protest requires people to take a stand and hold firm. Pop songs are designed to appeal across demographic lines. In music, as in the rest of the world, resistance takes place closer to the ground.

For Black History Month, World Cafe correspondent John Morrison kicks off a weekly series with a deep dive into the history of "call and response." ...

Third race is the charm for Shiffrin, who won gold today after failing to podium in her first two races of the 2026 Olympic Games.

How do we find beauty in a broken world? This is the question that Ganavya's music asks, but lets you answer. At the Tiny Desk, she sings the poems of today in the language of today.

The U.S. and Iran begin high-stakes talks today over Iran's nuclear program. And, Democrats unveil a detailed list of demands ...

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s new podcast Music Makes Us gives listeners a backstage pass to artist on artist conversations about the things artists *really* want to talk about - perfect lyrics, ...

How about $350,000 within hours? The pitches flood small businesses: "No hidden fees, No BS." These financial lifelines are ...

A heavy metal band hits No. 1 on the Billboard charts, and it only took several decades to get there. Stephen Thompson of NPR Music has the story. STEPHEN THOMPSON, BYLINE: The rugged, raging metal ...

The small town of Muscle Shoals, Alabama has played a great role in American music for decades. Now, a new exhibit in Nashville is honoring its legacy.

K-pop has exploded in recent years with chart hits, Grammy nominations and the most-streamed movie of 2025, but it wasn't ...