Music Interviews

Vocalist, guitarist, and jazz icon George Benson joins Christian McBride for a conversation about his early years on the jazz scene, fame and his new “lost” album.

Malone, who died Aug. 23, was one of the leading guitarists of his generation. Before starting his own group, he performed with Diana Krall, Harry Connick Jr. and others. Originally broadcast in 2000.

The mother of the alleged shooter at Apalachee High School warned officials the morning of the shooting. Here's how administrators responded. And, Venezuela's opposition leader has fled the country.

Brazilian musician, Sergio Mendes, who popularised bossa nova, has died at the age of 83.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with the musical duo from Madrid behind the new pop-rock album, "Viva Hinds."

Amy Allen has written songs for some of today's biggest stars. But now she's stepping into the spotlight with her self-titled debut album.

LL Cool J is out with his first album in over a decade. He says on Morning Edition, "I've been here for years, baby. How are you going to call it a comeback?"

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Walden Green about his piece in the pop culture newsletter "Dirt." It's titled "Worst Song Ever."