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NPR's Scott Simon talks with husband and wife Cruz and Robinella Contreras, founders of the bluegrass quintet Robinella & the CCstringband. They got their start playing a Knoxville brew pub. Now the group has a major label record deal and a rapidly growing fan base.

Western New York is mourning the death of legendary rocker and composer Phil Naro.His family announced his death Monday at age 63 from cancer."He was a…

The winner of NPR Music's 2017 Tiny Desk Contest brings its infectious energy to a colorful, imaginative video.

Just a week after performing at Woodstock, Santana released its self-titled debut. Hear original members of the band recount its creation.

After more than 40 years as the Kinks' lead singer and primary songwriter, Ray Davies has released his first solo studio recording, Other People's Lives. Despite the album's title, the music is really about him. The 61-year-old says the characters that he sings and writes about are a reflection of who he is.

Scott Simon talks with jazz guitarist John Scofield about his album That's What I Say, on which he plays the music of Ray Charles.

Our panel of public-radio music curators assembles a mix of new songs by The Jayhawks, FKA twigs, Birds Of Chicago and more.

All Songs Considered shares the best performances and discoveries from this year's SXSW.

Download new music from rap icon Talib Kweli, art-rock star St. Vincent, veteran dance-rock band Metronomy, rising folk star Hurray for the Riff Raff, NPR favorite Damien Jurado and more.

It's that time again! The All Songs Considered team gets ready for SXSW with brand new picks from some great unknown and upcoming artists.