Viral stardom is often a prison — but on the dazzling and frequently hilarious Alligator Bites Never Heal, the "Yucky Blucky Fruitcake" rapper proves those walls can't contain her talent.

On Never Gets Late Here, Shenseea takes the scope of dancehall even higher. And, yet, the Jamaican singer tells NPR that she's already looking forward: “Just look out for new music. We’re not stopping."

Watch Alynda Segarra tell personal stories through songs as wide-screen as the Elk Mountains in the background.

When an air raid siren went off recently in Kyiv, a young singer spontaneously began harmonizing with the alarm. The result went viral on social media.

The Irish rock band performs songs from their latest album, Romance.

Watch the mandolinist play solo and in collaboration with violinist Sofia Hashemi-Asasi and students from the Aspen Music school.

The folk music duo of Gillian Welch and David Rawlings release their album 'Woodland," four years after a tornado destroyed their home and studio.

Sabrina Carpenter was expected to have a massive week. Still, her journey to the top of the album charts was fraught right up to its final moments, as she fended off a furious challenge from rapper Travis Scott.

We put the spotlight on Sarah Hanahan — one of the most exciting alto saxophonists of her generation. Hear her blazing set from the Caramoor Jazz Festival and music from her debut album, Among Giants.

Nearly 300 young musicians, their teachers and staff from their music school fled Afghanistan in fear for their lives as the Taliban took power. NPR caught up with them during their U.S. tour,