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Sound artist Bill Fontana creates works that often show the hidden music of everyday environments. His new work amplifies still bells at the Grace Cathedral in San Francisco.
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Cameron Lavi-Jones of the Seattle-based band King Youngblood used his band's entry into this year's Tiny Desk Contest to highlight two generations of Black musicians.
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Brianna Scott/NPRThe Illharmonic Orchestra blends hip-hop and classical music during live performances. Its leaders tell NPR's Juana Summers how they build community with their shows, which feature all-Black musicians. -
Courtesy of Futuro Media Group, Jeanne Montalvo and Rob NorthwayA new, eight-part documentary podcast tells the story of Fania Records, the scrappy record company that brought salsa to the world.
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Dalia Stasevska is a rising star in the conducting world. On her new album, "Ukrainian Mixtape," she's promoting some of Ukraine's neglected composers.
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The 2024 Grammy winner goes big on her new five-part, 20-track album. -
We've got a trio of artists who were, or are, central to other bands. Host Robin Hilton presents them as solo acts. Look for Tiny Desk Radio on your local NPR station. -
From Cesária Évora to a new generation of performers, women are keeping Cape Verde’s music alive and thriving on the world stage.
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O'Jizo marries traditional Irish repertoire with contemporary grooves and inventive arrangements. -
The husband-wife duo, and their tight band, deliver fresh, soul-inflected songs of uncommon power. -
From Cesária Évora to a new generation of performers, women are keeping Cape Verde's music alive and thriving on the world stage.
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Several entries in the Latin music category were among the highlights for judges in the 2026 Tiny Desk Contest.
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Amy Grant, known as the queen of contemporary Christian music, has built a decades-long career making devotional songs.
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Out of thousands of entries, several R&B artists stood out to the judges in the 2026 Tiny Desk Contest.
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