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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Eric Gales — who was once a guitar prodigy — about reclaiming a career that was stalled by drug addiction and prison time.

NPR's Asma Khalid speaks with Brendan Slocumb, author of The Violin Conspiracy. The crime mystery finds a Black classical musician trying to recover his stolen instrument — among other challenges.

The song underscores how fortified the bonds of Ivy Sole's contemplative bars and visuals are.

grentperez's first big song of the year forecasts an exciting year ahead for him.

There's nothing complicated about this soca anthem that's crossing over thanks to fans on TikTok and Instagram, just a comically simple, two-part mantra: 1. Drink water 2. Mind your business.

Hear an ode to the air we breathe from the innovative electro-acoustic composer, with an assist from a children's choir.

The famously private music legend has the opportunity to open up in a two-part docuseries. But the show leaves many stories left untold.

The Mexican singer-songwriter employs her subversive brujeria to transcend experience on Marchita.

On her debut album, Amber Mark turns to the cosmos for answers.

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Brent Cobb about his album, And Now, Let's Turn To Page..., which is a collection of spirituals and hymns. Surviving a car crash inspired him to make the album.