Recorded by Franklin in New York City in 1967 with members of The Swampers, Aretha’s singing transformed the song, which ...

Todd Burge reflects on the songs and albums that shaped his year, including favorites from folk, rock, soul, and Americana.

Twenty-six-year-old British singer-songwriter Olivia Dean returned to the music scene on Sept. 29 with the release of her ...

On the eve of Netflix’s ‘Da 5 Bloods,’ the auteur sat with LEVEL and discussed the Black experience in Vietnam, cultural ...

This week's crop of songs also highlight music from Corey Kent with Koe Wetzel, as well as a new song from Tristan Trincado.

NPR's Rob Schmitz talks to author Martha Ackmann about her new book on "American icon" Dolly Parton and the ambition it took the young Tennessean to reach success.