Three survivors of a chaotic moment in hip-hop conjure its best qualities, a decade and a few major career twists later, for three new albums released on the same day.

Norah Jones comes to NPR for a Tiny Desk Concert, and chats about her latest album, "Visions", and how early success affected her career.

Every album the rapper has released since 2000 has hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200. The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) extends his streak. Also: Shaboozey returns to the top of the singles chart.

The singer-songwriter showcases new and old material in her long-awaited Tiny Desk debut.

In 1969, Woodstock promised “three days of peace and music.” Decades later, Woodstock '99 brought different music and a very different vibe to central New York.

Mayall is credited with helping develop the English take on urban, Chicago-style rhythm and blues that played an important role in the blues revival of the late 1960s.

NPR Music got 7,000 entries this year for its annual Tiny Desk Contest. Here are some favorite contest entries from up-and-coming rappers.

The vice president, an avid Beyoncé fan, received a rare clearance to use the superstar's music before delivering a speech at her campaign headquarters in Delaware.

Abdul “Duke” Fakir, the last surviving original member of the beloved Motown group the Four Tops that was known for such hits as “Reach Out, I’ll Be There” and “Standing in the Shadows of Love,” has died at age 88.

A study in the journal "Scientific Reports" finds the melodies of popular songs have gotten simpler over time.