Gemma Watters

Leslie Odom Jr. and Nicolette Robinson star in the new series "Love in the Time of Corona," created and directed by Joanna Johnson.

'Love In The Time Of Corona' Stars On The Truth And Light Of Making Art Amid Pandemic

Christianna Silva

The new mini-series was filmed during the pandemic and stars the real life couple Nicolette Robinson and Leslie Odom Jr., who shot their parts in quarantine from their home.

When thinking about putting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to music on <em>Voices</em>, Max Richter tried to capture the essence of "the world we haven't made yet."

Composer Max Richter On 'Voices,' A New Album That Envisions A Better World

Gemma Watters

Composer Max Richter's new album drew inspiration from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a document spearheaded by Eleanor Roosevelt which he calls "a blueprint for a better world."

On her first album, Rina Sawayama blends metal and pop and tackles serious issues."It was such a risk to be a musician that I didn't want to do fluffy pop songs and hope it cut through," she says.

Rina Sawayama Wants Her Success To Make Space For Asian Women In Pop Music

Michel Martin

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Rina Sawayama about her self-titled debut album, everyday racism against Asian women and going from a Cambridge student to a rising pop star.

Inspired by a Maya Angelou book, Laura Marling's new album <em>Song For Our Daughter </em>is about a generation of younger women and "the idea of a maternal lineage," she says.

Laura Marling On Maya Angelou And Arming A Younger Generation Of Women

Gemma Watters

NPR spoke to the British singer-songwriter about releasing her new album, Song For Our Daughter, four months early and looking back at the version of herself who entered the music industry at 16.

"I was quite literally tasked with completing it," Leonard Cohen's son, Adam, says about his father's wish for him to finish this album.

'He'd Asked Me To Complete These Works': Adam Cohen On 'Thanks For The Dance'

Gemma Watters

Leonard Cohen's son, Adam, speaks about producing his father's posthumous album and how he urged his father to record vocal ideas up until his death.

The Highwomens' self-titled album is out now via Elektra Records.

Country's New Supergroup 'The Highwomen' Unite To Make Way For Unsung Female Artists

Sarah McCammon

Natalie Hemby and Amanda Shires talk about the formation of their new all-female supergroup, a gutsy move within a male-dominated genre.

(From left) Nick, Joe and Kevin Jonas attend the premiere of the Jonas Brothers documentary, Amazon Prime Video's <em>Chasing Happiness,</em> in June 2019 in Los Angeles.

The Jonas Brothers Recapture The 'Magic Missing' By Putting Family First

Michel Martin

The Jonas Brothers chat with NPR's Michel Martin about gaining fame young, taking time off and getting back together for the band's latest album, Happiness Begins.

Dave Clark, creator of <em>Time</em>, found and released the original recording of Mercury's performance of "Time Waits for No One" after decades of searching for it.

'It Was Magic': Unearthed Video Shows Freddie Mercury In Rare Form

Michel Martin

Songwriter and producer Dave Clark recalls working with Freddie Mercury on the song "Time Waits for No One," and he describes how he found the recording after decades of searching.

Ronson's latest album, <em>Late Night Feelings</em>, is due out June 21 via RCA Records.

After Years Of Hit-Making For Others, Mark Ronson Puts His Feelings 1st

Audie Cornish

On Late Night Feelings, Mark Ronson tapped into the melancholy side of disco, pop and country for what he calls "sad bangers." The super-producer spoke with NPR's Audie Cornish about making the album.

"I just love the idea of glorifying people's biggest fears," Billie Eilish says.

Billie Eilish Knows What You're Afraid Of

Michel Martin

At 17, Billie Eilish is music's newest misfit pop star. Eilish, along with her producer and brother, Finneas O'Connell, discuss the artist's debut album, When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?