With a keen awareness of what lies on both ends of the spectrum of human kindness and cruelty, 2024’s best music documented ...

In the words of Erykah Badu, “I am an artist and I’m sensitive about my ish.” ...

Here is a list of well-known and cherished R&B songs from the contemporary era and showcases many of the different styles that can be seen in the genre.

Today’s playlist is one such opportunity. It features some of the aforementioned yacht rock luminaries alongside a few of the younger artists they influenced, like De La Soul, Warren G and Thundercat.

With a rich music catalogue yielding songs such as Judas, Glory, Holy Matrimony, Heavens Gate, Sunday, and The Lord’s Prayer, ...

NPR Music reveals its list of the top albums of 2024. How does this list get decided? A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR ...