/series/jpr-music JPR ÀÏ·ò×Ó´«Ã½ is a place that celebrates music discovery. It's a place that collects what we think is exciting on the contemporary music scene, in the State of ÀÏ·ò×Ó´«Ã½ and beyond. JPR ÀÏ·ò×Ó´«Ã½ features exclusive Live Sessions, reviews by JPR music hosts, NPR Tiny Desk concerts and First Listens of new releases. Visit often ... and re-discover music! en-US Copyright Fri, 09 Sep 2022 20:44:53 GMT /jpr-classics/2022-09-09/renowned-classical-pianist-and-conductor-lars-vogt-has-died-at-51 Vogt died "surrounded by his family after a battle with cancer," according to a statement from his representatives. Fri, 09 Sep 2022 20:44:53 GMT /jpr-classics/2022-09-09/renowned-classical-pianist-and-conductor-lars-vogt-has-died-at-51 Elizabeth Blair /2020-01-10/2020-slingshot-artists-to-watch 2020 is sure to reveal fantastic music from talented, emerging bands. This list features a diverse celebration of artists who've been here all along, but are only now getting to be heard. Fri, 10 Jan 2020 14:51:00 GMT /2020-01-10/2020-slingshot-artists-to-watch /2019-12-12/heavy-rotation-public-radios-most-popular-songs-of-2019 The Black Keys, Sturgill Simpson and Mavis Staples all landed on this list of the most-played songs on public radio stations across the country. Thu, 12 Dec 2019 14:38:00 GMT /2019-12-12/heavy-rotation-public-radios-most-popular-songs-of-2019 /2019-11-02/heavy-rotation-9-songs-public-radio-cant-stop-playing From Frank Ocean's latest to Hiss Golden Messenger's tribute to North Carolina educators, these are public radio's most-loved songs of October. Sat, 02 Nov 2019 11:01:00 GMT /2019-11-02/heavy-rotation-9-songs-public-radio-cant-stop-playing /jpr-music/2018-05-23/2018-music-on-the-half-shell-season-announced The 2018 ÀÏ·ò×Ó´«Ã½ on the Half Shell season was announced on May 22nd, and will feature a diverse lineup of artists over eight weeks this summer at Roseburg's… Wed, 23 May 2018 16:21:28 GMT /jpr-music/2018-05-23/2018-music-on-the-half-shell-season-announced Eric Teel /jpr-music/2018-05-17/2018-riverbend-live-season-announced Riverbend Live!, the free weekly music series in Winston, Oregon kicks off July 6th with the phenomenal folk/blues singer-songwriter Ruthie… Thu, 17 May 2018 17:20:15 GMT /jpr-music/2018-05-17/2018-riverbend-live-season-announced Eric Teel /2017-11-21/a-classics-professor-explains-why-bob-dylan-matters Harvard professor Richard F. Thomas teaches a popular class on the importance of Bob Dylan, and now he's turned it into a book, full of stories, personal history and the occasional comparison to Ovid. Tue, 21 Nov 2017 19:21:00 GMT /2017-11-21/a-classics-professor-explains-why-bob-dylan-matters Jason Heller /2017-07-05/alabama-shakes-brittany-howard-has-a-new-band-bermuda-triangle The new group, which also features Jesse Lafser and Becca Mancari, will make its live debut July 12 in Nashville. Wed, 05 Jul 2017 20:32:00 GMT /2017-07-05/alabama-shakes-brittany-howard-has-a-new-band-bermuda-triangle Ann Powers /jpr-music/2017-05-12/2017-music-on-the-half-shell-season-announced The 2017 ÀÏ·ò×Ó´«Ã½ on the Half Shell season was announced on May 11th, and will feature a diverse lineup of artists over 8 weeks this summer at Roseburg's… Fri, 12 May 2017 18:45:15 GMT /jpr-music/2017-05-12/2017-music-on-the-half-shell-season-announced Eric Teel /jpr-music/2017-05-09/2017-riverbend-live-season-announced Riverbend Live!, the free weekly music series in Winston, Oregon turns 21 this year, and the season kicks off July 7th with the wildly creative and… Tue, 09 May 2017 15:44:23 GMT /jpr-music/2017-05-09/2017-riverbend-live-season-announced Eric Teel