Billy Joe Shaver Writes Country Songs — And Lives Them, TooAugust 5, 2014Shaver, who helped pioneer the "outlaw" sound, is one of the most respected writers in country.
Tiny Desk Concert: SaintsenecaJuly 29, 2014Dark Arc is a pastiche of gentle lyrical moments and punk anthems, often within the same tune. In the NPR offices, the Ohio folk band performs three alternately brooding and stomping songs from the album.
Newport Folk Festival: Hear The Headliners AgainJuly 25, 2014NPR Music went to Newport, and has made it easy for you to hear what they did. Ryan Adams kicked off the live performances, but there are many more, including Nickel Creek, Shovels & Rope, Pokey LaFarge, and more. Listen on your schedule.
Blues Broads – Not A Diva In The BunchJuly 25, 2014 | Melody StoneWhat happens when you combine four women with a collective 100+ years experience as lead vocals in blues and gospel groups and have them sing together? You get the Blues Broads.
Carter And Cash Women Tap Into Their Roots For New AlbumsJuly 22, 2014 | Donna ApidoneDonna Apidone unpacks two distinctly different album by two step-sisters from a deeply musical family.
Blues Guitarist Johnny Winter Dies At 70July 17, 2014Texas blues legend Johnny Winter has died, ending a long and expansive career that included working alongside bluesman Muddy Waters and playing at the Woodstock festival.
Revitalized Nickel Creek Adds Mondavi Center Show To TourJuly 15, 2014 | Sarah HooverSeven years off does a band good, as the Nickel Creek reunion tour adds an August 3 stop at the Mondavi Center. We chat with Sara Watkins about the group's journey.
The Kentucky Sisters And Old-Time Tunes As Doorways To HistoryJuly 12, 2014Though not 30 yet the Kentucky Sister sing songs dating back to the 1920s.
Six Great Voices That Shaped American MusicJuly 4, 2014 | Kent TeetersThese voices are American through-and-through, but if their songs are not shared with young people is there a danger we could forget about them? Perhaps not, thanks to the influence of YouTube and institutions like the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Watch Ed Helms Play With The Avett BrothersJuly 2, 2014Ed Helms (the Office) and the Avett Brothers practice a song together backstage at Bonnaroo.
