Vince Pearson

Lara Downes. Her recent album, <em>Phenomenal Women</em>, featured recordings of compositions by Black female composers whose legacies have been overlooked by the classical establishment.

With Her Recording Series 'Rising Sun,' Lara Downes Re-Centers Black Composers

Rachel Martin

NPR's Rachel Martin spoke to the pianist about Phenomenal Women,the most recent mini-album in the series, in which Downes re-recorded the work of some deeply impactful female composers.

Danny Goldberg and Kurt Cobain attend the 1993 MTV Video Music Awards, at the height of Nirvana's fame.

Reflecting On Kurt Cobain's 'Crystalline Understanding' 25 Years Later

Rachel Martin

Nirvana's Kurt Cobain died 25 years ago Friday. The band's former manager Danny Goldberg discusses his memories of Cobain and his new book, S erving the Servant: Remembering Kurt Cobain.

"I think surprise is always the most important element in all music," Sting says of his and Shaggy's new album <em>44/876</em>.

Sting And Shaggy On The 'Wonderful Luxury' Of Making Reggae

David Greene

It's one of this year's most unlikely collaborations. Rock star Sting and dance hall staple Shaggy discuss their latest album 44/876.

Ray Davies' new album, <em>Americana</em>, is based on his 2013 memoir of the same name.

To Ray Davies, America Is Still A Land Of Opportunity

Steve Inskeep

The former Kinks leader speaks with Steve Inskeep about Americana, a musical distillation of his sometimes tumultuous life as British rock star in the U.S.

Divided States: 4 Ohio Voters Weigh In After The Second Debate

Arezou Rezvani

Did the second presidential debate — or the leaked video of Donald Trump making vulgar remarks about women — make a difference to four voters in divided Ohio?

Ms. James' class at St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School in Washington, D.C. wrote in to <em>Morning Edition</em> with their reactions to a story.

Third-Graders React To Video Games Tracking Their Play

Elise Hu

Last week's story about what video game companies are doing to make their games more addictive made an impression on some Washington, D.C., third-graders. They wrote in with their thoughts.