Masters Of Music
Here we are halfway through 2021, this year of stepping back across the threshold into the world. And what are we carrying with us as we emerge? Below, you’ll find two dozen albums that worked their way into the hearts of NPR Music’s staff during those in-between days. Just one
Snoh Aalegra’s Temporary Highs in the Violet Skies is one of NPR Music’s picks for the best albums out on July 9.
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West Coast Rapper Vince Staples has never shied from sharing details and stories from his life
Doja Cat and SZA’s song “Kiss Me More” has been one of 2021’s most inescapable tracks.
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Doja Cat and SZA’s song “Kiss Me More” has been one of 2021’s most inescapable tracks.
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Hearing Alan Stivell, the celebrated Breton harper and multi-instrumentalist, first inspired The Thistle & Shamrock® host Fiona Ritchie to investigate Celtic musical traditions and bring them to radio.
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Hearing Alan Stivell, the celebrated Breton harper and
Musicians who made some of NPR Music’s favorite songs of 2021 (so far) include (left to right) Silk Sonic, Cico P, Seinabo Sey, Petal Supply and Amber Mark.
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Musicians who made some of NPR Music’s favorite songs of 2021 (so
Chicago rapper G Herbo’s latest album, 25, is one of NPR Music’s picks for the best releases out on July 2.
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Chicago rapper G Herbo’s latest album, 25, is one of NPR Music’s picks for the best releases