IPR Music

With the upcoming arts seasons in limbo, the Des Moines Symphony has re-imagined their 2020-2021 concert lineup.

This year's Tiny Desk Contest was truly like no other. Our winner stood out from the over 6,000 entries with a song about slowing down and enjoying life that captivated our judges.

Midway through 2020, here are four notable new releases exploring music outside the classical 'core repertory.'

This four-song set for Tiny Desk's quarantine series is utter joy.

The Des Moines band The Han Solo Project, whose music is inspired by Star Wars, share the first single from their upcoming record.

The Cedar Valley Chamber Music Festival is going virtual for 2020.

We're airing a special episode of Studio One Tracks on Saturday, August 1 at 7 p.m. We want to read your festival memories during the broadcast!

IPR Music staff members recall fond memories, and challenging moments, from the annual 80/35 festival in Des Moines.

Saturday on IPR Classical, you have a chance to hear John Holiday, a renowned countertenor, perform in the Des Moines Metro Opera’s rendition of “Flight.”

We are about halfway through 2020, as remarkable as that might seem. Here are some of Karen Impola's favorite new folk releases so far this…