NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with banjo virtuoso Béla Fleck and soprano Renée Fleming about their collaborative project and album, “The Fiddle and The Drum,” which celebrates Appalachian folk music.
Tennessee residents grapple with the aftermath of the state’s new congressional map
In Tennessee, both parties are grappling with the aftermath of that state’s new map that splits the majority-Black Memphis into three districts that are likely to elect Republicans.
And the winner of the 2026 Tiny Desk Contest is …
The winner of the 2026 Tiny Desk Contest is revealed by NPR Music’s Bobby Carter. It’s the 12th time that an unsigned musical artist has won the nationwide challenge.
Advocates Say Cyntoia Brown’s Case Is Part Of The ‘Sexual Abuse-To-Prison’ Pipeline
Cyntoia Brown’s case has resurfaced into the national spotlight, calling into question how the U.S. justice system handles juvenile cases, particularly those involving girls of color.
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