Titled “Beethoven Blues,” Batiste collaborates, in a way, with Beethoven, reimagining these instantly recognizable works into something fluid.

From Oktoberfests to Caribbean Carnivals and other events honoring the city’s diverse communities, there will be plenty of ways to enjoy fall in and around New Orleans.

Before a recent concert in Birmingham, the Grammy-winning jazz pianist took time to learn more about the city’s history and influence on American music.

Carter, a Jackson State alumnus, took over as the new series host and producer for NPR’s “Tiny Desk Concerts” series in April.

For more than two decades, international crowds have flocked to a Berlin dive bar to hear German band La Foote Creole play New Orleans jazz.

Eva LoVullo’s summer spent traveling back and forth between Kentucky and Tennessee led to a gloomy guitar rift that reminded her of passing the highway exit signs. Today, that riff has transformed into one of her newest songs, "Midnight Snack," that explores the anxiety we feel during life’s more banal moments.

In 1672, Isaac Newton was experimenting with light and color, ultimately discovering what he called “the colored image of the sun.” More than 300 years later, Jean Preston heard that line and decided to write a song about it. On this segment of Liner Notes, we learn about exploring themes of color through music.

After Louis Armstrong reigned as King Zulu in 1949, musicians began writing music specifically for and about Mardi Gras. These early songs paved the way for the sounds of Carnival for decades to come.

The P.5. Gala is fast approaching, and this year’s theme is all about inspiring meaningful change.

Musician Jon Batiste, from the New Orleans area, leads all musicians with 11 Grammy nominations for his work in 2021, including one for the coveted Record of the Year for his song, "Freedom."