Lars Gotrich
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There’s a righteous fury to Mdou Moctar’s music, but also a reminder the good fight is always worth fighting. -
This Tiny Desk is the atmospheric folk band’s first live performance in seven years. -
Johnny Cash died in 2003, but an un-released demo he recorded in 1993 has been refashioned into a new album. What are the unwritten rules about how to tastefully release posthumous material? -
An entire industry wouldn't exist without him, yet few know his name. In his songs, Knott challenged the faithful to examine their faults and hypocrisies. -
The California-raised, Ireland-based songwriter performs a set of folk songs that wind around the passage of time. -
The Polish pianist and composer blurs the lines of ambient, classical and house in this performance. -
When artists die, it can feel impossible to imagine a world without their musical guidance. Yet it's also a moment to celebrate — not just their impact on culture but also inside ourselves. -
The singer-songwriter performs songs that swoon at the wonders of love, but also deep partnership. -
In his work alongside bandmate Adam Wiltzie, McBride warped and wondered at new pathways for ambient music. -
When the words in a song hit you in just the right way, they can stay with you. We're asking the folks at NPR Music: What lyrics did you hear in 2022 that you just couldn't shake?
