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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to C.J. Chenier and Joel Savoy about the new album celebrating Clifton Chenier, "A Tribute to the King of Zydeco."

NPR's A Martinez speaks with Brad Lander, Democratic nominee for New York's 10th Congressional District, about the rise of democratic socialists in the Democratic Party.

The bass player known as Thundercat is cherished by fans of funk and jazz, and he recently revealed his love of "yacht rock" in a popular documentary. His new album is called "Distracted."

The singer, who had a viral hit last year with "Sally, When the Wine Runs Out," filled his follow-up album, Chuck Timely & The Hourglass, with dive bar jukebox melodies and live instrumentation.

What makes a good World Cup anthem? Since the early '90s, FIFA officials have commissioned an official song for each World Cup. Some have been duds, while others turned into global hits.

Oxford-educated Jon Harvey's character Count Binface has become a fixture in U.K. politics. If elected, Binface pledges to build at least one affordable house, nationalize the singer Adele, "cut your taxes and raise everyone else's."

IndyCar drivers zoomed past some of the nation's most famous landmarks this weekend. They faced novel challenges on an unconventional route.

Each fall, foodies and oatmeal lovers gather in Scotland for the Golden Spurtle World Porridge Making Championship. So, what makes a winning recipe?

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Rhett Miller about his new album "A lifetime of riding by night" and having vocal chord surgery just after recording.

The owner of the Nutshell Pub asked customer Adam Thurkette if he'd mind staying away during busy hours. Adam is 6 foot 7. And the Nutshell is reportedly Britain's smallest pub — 15 feet by 7 feet. The owner says Adam takes up too much room.