Iowa Music

It’s hard to make music when a deadly virus is making the rounds. On this episode of Talk of Iowa, host Charity Nebbe is joined by maestros and educators from the symphony, college and K-12 level to explore how the pandemic is impacting the state’s music community.

Nathan Carterette performed "Poets of the Piano: Heroes and Icons" on IPR's Virtual Steinway Cafe Tuesday, Aug. 18 at noon.

A June survey of members of the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) found that 90 percent of live music venues could close within six months without additional government help.

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

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

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.”

Some artists work well when they put constraints upon themselves. Ryne Doughty is one of those people. The Des Moines based singer-songwriter’s latest…

The Des Moines Music Coalition (DMMC), the nonprofit organization behind 80/35 and other area music festivals, has taken their annual summer music camps…

William J. Locker has been sitting on the song “Livin’ In Denial” for a while. He’s decided now is the time to release it, along with a striking music…