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The pioneering Japanese-American conductor who led the Boston Symphony Orchestra for nearly decades died Tuesday.

The Atlanta superstar focuses on the early chapters of his career in his Tiny Desk.

Former President Barack Obama shared a Spotify playlist featuring his favorite summer songs for 2023. His tastes range from SZA's "Snooze" to old-school soul like Aretha Franklin's "Dr. Feelgood."

Noah Kahan went from writing a pandemic album on his parents' farm in rural Vermont to selling out an arena tour and being nominated for best new artist at the Grammys.

NPR Music's Tom Huizenga and host Guy Raz spin an eclectic mix of new classical releases.

Our resident crate-digger showcases some of the very first songs he played to his newborn to get him to stop fussing. Hear five surprisingly infant-friendly tracks from around the world.

A selection of somber songs that might even make you smile.

The Alabama Shakes, Mayer Hawthorne and Allen Stone walk the thin line of retro-soul authenticity.

Intrepid musical explorer Felix Contreras brought us back the best of what he found on vacation in California: Mexican-American bands like Los Hollywood and ¡Aparato!

These days in jazz, great records are being made by hot new trumpeters, steel-lunged veterans, New Orleans stars and an "orchestra" of young French musicians. Preview new releases by Ambrose Akinmusire, The Cookers, Rebirth Brass Band and France's ONJ.