On the eve of America's 250th birthday, NPR's Juana Summers talks with NPR Music's Stephen Thompson and Sheldon Pearce about songs that reflect the country's complex identity.

For the Bachman’s sparrow, whether a song is passed to the next generation could depend, in part, on the wind and trees. By K. R. Callaway In the flatwoods of South Florida, tiny brown birds emerge ...

Jay-Z's Roots Picnic Freestyle Seemingly Disses Tory Lanez and His Father: ‘The Roc’s Not Crumblin'' Hov seemingly takes shots at Tory Lanez and his father, who said Roc Nation would "crumble" after ...

A 1982 hit has been named the most complex pop song ever, praised for its structure, sound, and ambition. Decades later, it still fascinates listeners. ‘Never Gonna Let You Go’ is called the “most ...

A track that was released 43 years ago this month was celebrated for being one of the most remarkable pop songs ever released. An experienced musician has named 'Never Gonna Let You Go' by Sérgio ...

To mark International Dawn Chorus day we asked wildlife experts to make their case for why their favourite songbird deserves your vote. We hope their words will inspire you to step outside and soak up ...

The New York Times reporter Joe Coscarelli met with Taylor Swift in Los Angeles to talk about the craft of songwriting. The New York Times Magazine polled more than 250 music insiders and gathered six ...

Released on April 14, 1982, "Never Gonna Let You Go" by Sérgio Mendes has become one of the most unlikely chart hits of its era—and one of the most musically intricate. It went on to become a major ...