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Aaron Neville's new album of jazz standards may seem like a new direction for a singer who's better known for pop, blues, soul and gospel. But over the years Neville has found room in his performances for songs like "Summertime," "Cry Me a River" and "The Shadow of Your Smile." NPR's Liane Hansen talks with Neville on Weekend Edition Sunday. Hear songs from his new CD, Nature Boy.

An indomitable musical culture survived the tragedy of the international slave trade. Alt.Latino captured a weeklong celebration featuring artists Trombone Shorty, Tank and the Bangas and Cimafunk.

The Belgian superstar's Tiny Desk is a portrait of a world-class showman at the height of his powers.

The old-school funk and R&B artist tells a tale of "two Charlies" in his Tiny Desk performance.

We'll explore the history of "Hail to the Chief." It will be played twice on Jan. 20, which is Inauguration Day. Once for Barack Obama and once for Donald Trump.

The French jazz pianist was best known for his 1975 collaboration with classical flutist Jean-Pierre Rampal. It stayed on the Billboard charts for more than ten years.

Qualified applicants can expect to see emergency relief money by the end of the month.

After a five-month hiatus because of the pandemic, the New York Philharmonic Orchestra takes its show on the road in its pull-up concert series out of a pickup truck.

The Grammy-winning British singer has just released her second album, 21. Adele says her love affair with American soul began with a happy accident in a London record store.

Virginia's Yasmin Williams is a captivating acoustic finger-style guitarist who incorporates cello bows and tap shoes into making her sound.