Every aspect of a Lido Pimienta performance is intensely intentional. Her turn behind the Tiny Desk is, as expected, rich with symbolism and musical beauty.

Ty Segall pushed the limits of the space with stadium-sized vibes, resulting in some of the most glorious shredding you'll ever see at the Tiny Desk.

Guster always finds new ways to weave sonic landscapes, tell meaningful stories and deeply engage with its fan base.

Pascoal said he had composed thousands of pieces. "I am 100 percent intuitive," he once told NPR. Miles Davis called him one of the most important musicians in the world.

Increased Immigration crackdowns are having an impact on Spanish-language live performances as performer visas are being revoked. This is having a significant economic impact on local communities.

Roseanne Cash has been making great records for forty years, but she's never played or written better music than she's doing right now.

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Strings says his guitar has been his best friend for as long as he can remember. After his mother's death this past June, music became a source of catharsis.

Goth subculture originated in Britain more than 40 years ago, and it is undergoing something of a resurgence. NPR delves into the darks club scene in Los Angeles, where Gothicumbia mashes together goth counterculture with traditional Latin American cumbia music.

Marcus Brown toiled for 10 years before stumbling into indie stardom. On his thrilling new album, he hears music in every hour worked — day jobs included.