'Space Oddity' In Space: Yes, Astronauts Are Still The Coolest Humans

NPR | May 13, 2013 7:16 a.m.

If you were an astronaut, isn't a David Bowie cover what you'd be doing?

Ala. Juke Joint Shuttered After More Than 50 Years

NPR | May 11, 2013 7:11 a.m.

Longtime blues joint Gip's Place, in Bessemer, Ala., has been forced to close its doors. Weekend Edition profiled the place two years ago. Host Scott Simon takes note of the closing.

Washington Insider Escapes Politics With Gospel And Eminem

NPR | May 09, 2013 9:17 a.m.

Former U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk shares his play list for Tell Me More's 'In Your Ear' segment. His favorites include Jekalyn Carr's gospel song 'Greater Is Coming,' and rapper Eminem's 'Lose Yourself.'

Prince, Yes That 'Prince,' Pays For Portland Musicians' Trip To NYC

OPB | May 08, 2013 5:33 p.m.

Prince is donating the proceeds from his Portland performance last month to help Thara Memory's Pacific Crest Jazz Orchestra travel to a competition in New York.

Portland Opera Rolls On After Injury To Principal Singer

OPB | May 06, 2013 6:37 a.m.

Verdi's operatic comedy Falstaff opens in Portland this week. But, one of the principal singers will perform from a wheelchair after an injury on the stage.

An Unexpected Festival Paints A Different Version Of Kabul

NPR | May 04, 2013 8:53 a.m.

In a land where music was once banned, the Sound Central alternative arts and music festival is in its third year of showcasing the growing cultural scene in Afghanistan. Several thousand Afghans are attending this year's festival featuring live music, poetry, short films, painting and skateboarding.

Wole Soyinka, Nobel Laureate And Billie Holiday Fan

NPR | May 01, 2013 9 a.m.

Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka of Nigeria was recently awarded the prestigious Lifetime Achievement prize from the Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards. For Tell Me More's 'In Your Ear' series, Soyinka shares the music that inspires him.