A Blog Supreme is on vacation. Until we return, we are periodically leaving you with some shots from The NPR Jazz Photography Pool on Flickr. Here, Scott Bump writes about capturing a great violinist on film at the Newport Jazz Festival.
The boisterous neo-folk singer is making a name for herself in Philadelphia. The WXPN favorite performs at World Cafe Live as part of its Friday concert series -- you can listen to the show live at noon ET.
James might reflect a split in the audience for new soul and R&B, and where it's being heard.
Our reading list of books, blogs, and articles continues to grow thanks to your suggestions.
From a Brazilian rocker's ode to the overworked and underpaid to a Dominican female MC's story of an immigrant's toil, we spin music that honors the spirit of hard work.
The Brooklyn youngster has already played with John Scofield, Joe Lovano and Jason Moran. With a debut album slated for early 2011, Felder recently stopped by WBGO's The Checkout to give host Josh Jackson a taste of what's to come.
A Blog Supreme is on vacation. Until we return, we are periodically leaving you with some shots from The NPR Jazz Photography Pool on Flickr. Here, Tom Wiebe writes about capturing the great composer on film last winter.
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The boisterous "Something Salty, Something Sweet" isn't a perfectly packaged rock song with neatly tied-up ends, but it never loses focus even as it won't make up its mind. A powerful, cohesive theme is apparent through the orchestral waves, marked by a driving, punk-influenced beat.
MC Lyte has been an inspiration to many, many women. Who inspires you?
At first, James' "Tell Me You Love Me" sounds like it could have been recorded in the '70s, but it's actually a cut from her latest album, released earlier this year. James' heart is in a bygone era of American music: She even looks like she belongs in another decade. Sometimes it isn't easy being an old soul in a hip-hop world.
The rapper and his wife, singer Tameka Cottle, were arrested in Los Angeles Wednesday night after police smelled what appeared to be marijuana coming from their car on Sunset Boulevard.
A Blog Supreme is on vacation. Until we return, we are periodically leaving you with some shots from The NPR Jazz Photography Pool on Flickr. Here, Reuben Radding writes about capturing a great trombonist on film this summer.
Pettis is a winner of this year's Mountain Stage NewSong Contest. Here she performs her winning song, "Nine to Five Girl," with help from the Mountain Stage Band.
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Apple gets into the social media business with Ping - where 160 million iTunes users can be friends.
Even if the simple mechanics of "Chopsticks" elude you, you can still experience the rush of playing a piano concerto -- by exercising. The pieces in this mix are not recommended for the faint of heart.
Last year, singer/songwriter Ryan Bingham's "Weary Kind" won an Oscar for the movie Crazy Heart. Like the lead character, Bad Blake, Ryan Bingham used to be the singer fighting to be heard over the din of a bowling alley. But now, at age 29, he's out with his third album Junky Star.
Katy Perry's Teenage Dream is the No. 1 album -- no surprise following two hot singles.
Apple says it will sell a new, smaller version of its Apple TV device for streaming movies and television shows over the Internet and into the living room. CEO Steve Jobs also announced a new line of iPods and social features for Apple's iTunes software allowing people to learn what their friends are listening to.
A Blog Supreme is on vacation. Until we return, we are periodically leaving you with some shots from The NPR Jazz Photography Pool on Flickr. Here, Tom Marcello writes about capturing the great trumpeter on film in 1976.
Enjoy this hour dedicated to some of the great solo artists and duos whose craft is uncluttered, crystal clear acoustic music.
"II" starts with the adventurous guitarist sliding and picking in a delicate metallic meandering. Then the strings get strummed like they're a dirty floor -- and Metzger's the man with the soapy brush.
Dealing with divorce, broken bones and death inspired The Coal Men's members on their latest album, Kids With Songs. The childhood friends perform their guitar-driven, harmony-rich rock in this installment of Mountain Stage.
Melissa White almost called it quits with music. But she rekindled passion for her fiddle by teaching youngsters. Now she plays in a successful, innovative string quartet. Watch a video of her story.
The blog will be on vacation until after Labor Day. Until then, here is some recommended browsing, including the Louis Armstrong silent film, a Phil Woods non-troversy, Burning Ambulance, new British jazz and the matriarch of New York jazz.
The biggest obstacle to songs at your disposal anywhere remains the record labels themselves.
"Bust The Windows Out Your Car" was a hit, but the Glee cover of the song sounds very different.
The creative concert production agency presents street-savvy jazz artists, often on stage with hip-hop performers like Talib Kweli, Pete Rock and Large Professor. During an informal conversation, the folks behind Revive submitted their picks.
The saxophonist and composer likes to devise unconventional structures, from disparate inspirations. His new album Harvesting Semblances And Affinities is full of complex music, sure. But that doesn't preclude liking it.
A snapshot of the shelves at stores in Missoula, D.C., Milwaukee, Oklahoma City and Gilroy, Calif.
OK Go's frontman compares major internet players to major labels, and he says it's not a good look.