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David Gilmour's guitar was integral on such Pink Floyd releases as Dark Side of the Moon and A Momentary Lapse of Reason. Now he has a new solo album, On an Island.

The music of Seu Jorge occupies a singular place in today's Brazil. His songs recall the traditional songwriting of Tom Jobim and Caetano Veloso, but his style, and his background, lead many to call Jorge a hero of life on Rio's streets.

The strongest earthquake in 40 years hit Southeast Asia Sunday morning, setting off tsunamis that killed thousands. Measured at 8.9, the earthquake is the most powerful recorded since a 9.2 quake hit Alaska in 1964.

Mark Englehart plays the puzzle with puzzlemaster Will Shortz and NPR's Ayesha Rascoe.

Marianne Faithfull recently released her album Easy Come, Easy Go. In 2005, Faithfull talked with Terry Gross about her early career, her struggle with drugs, and her evolution as an artist.

Being bitter is frowned upon more often than not, but in this Tiny Desk Contest entry, the artist's animosity is the central wheel spinning this sneering song about getting left by an ex.

True to the song's title, Lala & The Outview submitted "Comin' In Hot" within 10 minutes of when we opened this year's Tiny Desk Contest.

The U.S. military reports it has had no trouble reaching its recruiting goals, even with the ongoing conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. NPR's Melissa Block spends a few days with an Army recruiter in Texas for a look at what's inspiring young Americans to sign up.

Like the past few years spent waking up to whatever fresh hell awaits, the Chicago unit's brand of urgent, biting post-punk doesn't go down easy.

President Biden called for a day of "renewal and resolve" as he takes office. Read fact checks and analysis of his remarks.

Open Door Policy is the 8th and latest album from The Hold Steady, filled with stories about mental health, the destructive influence of wealth in…

...moving to Minnesota introduced me to a lot of new things, one of them was the ceramic tradition here...that became very interesting to me. And as a…

National Guard troops provide security at the U.S. Capitol and around Washington, D.C., for the upcoming presidential inauguration amid threats by extremist supporters of President Trump.

Jennifer Olson is an assistant professor of voice with the Bemidji State University Music Department. She joins Heidi and John on the Thursday Morning…

Every first Friday of the month, we check do our best to fill listeners in on what is happening arts-wise around the listening area in terms of first…

We are seeing headlines in news that have to do with immigration and asylum in the United States. there is a nonprofit in Minneapolis that works in…

Have you ever used Facebook Live? If so, share your experience. Your response could be used in an upcoming NPR story.

Today we heard from local FFA members about Knock Out Hunger. The could use your help to get the word out, volunteer your time and donate money....The…

On Friday in Grand Rapids there will be a free screening of the documentary film "Food for Change" created by Steve Alves, it's a history of food coops.…

Talkback is one way we engage with listeners. Phenology talkbacks become a conversation that paints a picture of what's happening out in nature at a given…