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In celebration of what would have been Martin Luther King Jr.'s 96th birthday, pianist Lara Downes examines how musicians have followed in his footsteps, and faced the cost of taking a stand.
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Yarrow wrote or co-wrote some of the group's biggest 1960s hits, including "Puff, the Magic Dragon" and "Day Is Done."
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The rising star of the British Kanneh-Mason family offers vigorous Chopin, serene Liszt and a stirring spiritual at the trusty Tiny Desk upright piano.
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We asked NPR photographers to share their favorite pictures and their thoughts about photographing Tiny Desk concerts in 2024.
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Stu Hamm is an iconic bass player who attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston, where he met guitarist Steve Vai and, through him, met Joe Satriani.
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Hal Lindes became a full-time member of Dire Straits at the end of 1980, shortly after the release of the group's third album, Making Movies.
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An in depth look at Jimmy Pages/Led Zeppelin engineer/producer Stu Epps
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Larry Carlton built his career as a studio musician in the 70s-80s best known for his work with Steely Dan. He became one of the most sought after studio guitarists recording hundreds of sessions.
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Jean-Luc Ponty is a pioneer and undisputed master of violin in the arena of jazz and rock. He is widely regarded as an innovator who has applied his unique visionary spin that has expanded the vocabulary of modern music.
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With your help, we've compiled our list of the top 89 songs released in 2024. We'll keep building this list as we discuss each release on the air. Did your picks make the list? Tune in and find out!
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The Grammy Award-winning singer says working with a vocal coach "honestly changed my life." Eilish and her brother/collaborator Finneas talk about their new album, Hit Me Hard and Soft.
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The folk-punk unit performs hopeful, shout-alongable songs about seeking freedom in the face of tyranny, exhaustion and everyday nonsense.
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The Grammy-nominated artist returns to the Tiny Desk with a five-piece band and a built-out, Americana sound.
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Glenn Miller was the swing era's biggest star. Then, he vanished without a trace.