Denise Guerra

Geralt of Rivia (Henry Cavill) potentially traveling through the much speculated about "valley of plenty" mentioned in the song "Toss A Coin To Your Witcher."

O' Valley Of Plentyyyyy: 'Toss A Coin To Your Witcher' Is An Intentional Earworm

Denise Guerra

The song is from the Netflix series The Witcher and has inspired enthusiastic remixes and covers. Composers Kathryn Sonya Belousova and Giona Ostinelli discuss their songwriting process.

Elizabeth Stanley plays Mary Jane Healy, a central character in <em>Jagged Little Pill</em>.

The Angst Of The '90s Is Alive On Broadway

Denise Guerra

The 1995 hit album Jagged Little Pill by Alanis Morissette is now a musical on Broadway. We talk with show creators Diablo Cody and Diane Paulus for a sneak preview.

"I think country is as vibrant as certainly this series that we've just made tries to chronicle," Ken Burns says.

Ken Burns Gets To The Heart Of 'Country Music'

Scott Simon

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with filmmaker Ken Burns about his latest PBS documentary, Country Music.

The author's grandfather, Vicente Guerra, is pictured in a mug shot from San Quentin State Prison. He was sentenced to five years to life for the 1931 murder of Joseph Retotar.

My Grandfather, A Killer

Denise Guerra

Denise Guerra, a second-generation Filipino American, never met her grandfather. When she finally learned a long-held family secret, it shattered her view of the quintessential immigrant narrative.

"I am what I talk about in my music. I am <em>Pinay</em>, I'm powerful, I'm fearless, I'm unfiltered," Ruby Ibarra says.

This Tiny Desk Contestant Rapped A Love Letter To Her Immigrant Mother

Denise Guerra

Ruby Ibarra describes her art as unfiltered, a quality that shines through in her band's 2019 Tiny Desk submission.

Jenny Lewis returns with <em>On The Line</em>, out now.

Jenny Lewis Puts Her Emotions 'On The Line': 'It Can Get Ugly Sometimes'

Scott Simon

Lewis speaks with NPR's Scott Simon about the catharsis of making her latest album, On the Line, and grappling with accusations made against her album collaborator, Ryan Adams.

Lula Wiles' sophomore album, What Will We Do, is out now.

Lula Wiles Flips Notions About American Folk On Its Head

Lulu Garcia-Navarro

Together, the women of Lula Wiles are giving folk music a new reputation with band's sophomore album, What Will We Do.

Chaz Bear explores adulthood, technology and identity with his latest album, <em>Outer Peace.</em>

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Toro y Moi Jumps Out Of His Comfort Zone With 'Outer Peace'

Lulu Garcia-Navarro

Around 2010, Chaz Bear became the poster child for the chillwave genre. His latest album, Outer Peace, explores adulthood and identity in the modern world.

Greg McKelvey works as director of advocacy for a nonprofit.

Stolen Calculators, A Search Warrant And 2 Varying Memories Of What Happened

Lulu Garcia-Navarro

Greg McKelvey says his interactions with Andrew Halbert, a police officer at his Oregon high school, traumatized him. Eight years on, McKelvey's tweets led them to reflect on their shared experiences.

American volunteers Lilah Katz (far left) and her mother, Sharon Fine (far right), welcomed (top row from left) Fikiri, Onike, Paluki and Bienvenie, and (bottom row from left) Cecil, Oliva and Jeteme.

After Years In Refugee Camps, A Family Celebrates Its First Christmas In The U.S.

Denise Guerra

With the help of American volunteers from a variety of churches, a family of refugees from the Democratic Republic of the Congo was welcomed recently to its new home in Silver Spring, Md.