JPR ÀÏ·ò×Ó´«Ã½ /tags/jpr-music JPR ÀÏ·ò×Ó´«Ã½ en-US Copyright Tue, 29 Oct 2024 16:53:08 GMT Undone by the loss of his brother Eddie, Alex Van Halen looks back in a new memoir /npr-news/2024-10-29/undone-by-the-loss-of-his-brother-eddie-alex-van-halen-looks-back-in-a-new-memoir Though Alex had been the guitarist in the family, when they formed Van Halen, it quickly became clear who would play: "[Ed] made that instrument sing." Alex's new memoir is Brothers. Tue, 29 Oct 2024 16:53:08 GMT /npr-news/2024-10-29/undone-by-the-loss-of-his-brother-eddie-alex-van-halen-looks-back-in-a-new-memoir Tonya Mosley Another reason Pennsylvania is a swing state has nothing to do with the election /npr-news/2024-10-23/another-reason-pennsylvania-is-a-swing-state-has-nothing-to-do-with-the-election The historic Martin & Co. guitar factory and museum in the swing state of Pennsylvania reflects tradition and innovation, anchored by meticulous handcrafting and reliable tech. Sat, 26 Oct 2024 08:58:15 GMT /npr-news/2024-10-23/another-reason-pennsylvania-is-a-swing-state-has-nothing-to-do-with-the-election Barry Gordemer, Jan Johnson Dua Lipa: Tiny Desk Concert /jpr-music/2024-10-25/dua-lipa-tiny-desk-concert The pop superstar finally graced the actual Tiny Desk with joyous music, at a time when we could all use it. Sat, 26 Oct 2024 00:12:00 GMT /jpr-music/2024-10-25/dua-lipa-tiny-desk-concert Stephen Thompson The Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh dies at 84 /jpr-music/2024-10-25/the-grateful-dead-bassist-phil-lesh-dies-at-84 Lesh, an original member of America's preeminent jam band, died Friday morning. Fri, 25 Oct 2024 23:35:14 GMT /jpr-music/2024-10-25/the-grateful-dead-bassist-phil-lesh-dies-at-84 Isabella Gomez Sarmiento Acadiana ÀÏ·ò×Ó´«Ã½ Showcase: Amis Du Teche /jpr-music/2024-10-23/acadiana-music-showcase-amis-du-teche Hear a live performance from the young Cajun group Amis Du Teche as they perform songs from their latest self-titled album. Thu, 24 Oct 2024 04:14:35 GMT /jpr-music/2024-10-23/acadiana-music-showcase-amis-du-teche Raina Douris, Miguel Perez Sense of Place: Step inside Denver's famed Red Rocks Amphitheatre /jpr-music/2024-10-22/sense-of-place-step-inside-denvers-famed-red-rocks-amphitheatre Denver's iconic outdoor venue comes with a unique set of challenges. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 12:56:12 GMT /jpr-music/2024-10-22/sense-of-place-step-inside-denvers-famed-red-rocks-amphitheatre Raina Douris, Kimberly Junod Charles Ives’ vision of America still strikes an unsettling chord /jpr-classics/2024-10-20/charles-ives-vision-of-america-still-strikes-an-unsettling-chord To mark the 150th anniversary of the maverick American composer’s birth, pianist Jeremy Denk releases an Ives tribute album that educates, delights and confounds. Sun, 20 Oct 2024 15:01:11 GMT /jpr-classics/2024-10-20/charles-ives-vision-of-america-still-strikes-an-unsettling-chord Tom Huizenga John Holiday: Tiny Desk Concert /jpr-classics/2024-10-22/john-holiday-tiny-desk-concert The countertenor’s sparkling personality shines brightly in a wide ranging set that includes jazz, classical and spirituals. Fri, 18 Oct 2024 13:14:21 GMT /jpr-classics/2024-10-22/john-holiday-tiny-desk-concert Tom Huizenga Lin-Manuel Miranda's new musical is based on a cult movie — and is for your ears only /jpr-music/2024-10-18/lin-manuel-mirandas-new-musical-is-based-on-a-cult-movie-and-is-for-your-ears-only A new concept album from the creator of Hamilton sets a cult classic film to a starry hiphop, rock and Broadway soundtrack. Fri, 18 Oct 2024 09:30:00 GMT /jpr-music/2024-10-18/lin-manuel-mirandas-new-musical-is-based-on-a-cult-movie-and-is-for-your-ears-only Jennifer Vanasco Emo music not only still exists — it's thriving /jpr-music/2024-10-18/emo-music-not-only-still-exists-its-thriving If you had any doubts, we can clear them up now. Emo music not only still exists — it's thriving. Fri, 18 Oct 2024 09:00:00 GMT /jpr-music/2024-10-18/emo-music-not-only-still-exists-its-thriving Brianna Scott, Juana Summers, Sarah Handel