Lars Gotrich

Our third installment of calming songs includes Max Richter's tribute to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, ambient sounds from Ryuichi Sakamoto, Brazilian jazz from Wayne Shorter and more. Hear songs featured on this episode and previous episodes of music to calm the nerves in Apple Music and Spotify.

Starflyer 59's Déjame Dormir strips away layers of distortion and feedback for something soft and sleepy.

The band performs its revved-up take on roots music at the Tiny Desk.

Daoud Tyler-Ameen and Lars Gotrich from NPR Music round up the best new releases out Friday, from artists like Jamie xx, BLACKSTARKIDS and Bob Dylan.

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?

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.

At the Tiny Desk, the guitarist plays quiet, gentle melodies inspired by his Texas panhandle home.

In his work alongside bandmate Adam Wiltzie, McBride warped and wondered at new pathways for ambient music.

The singer and co-founder of the psychedelic group died at home in São Paulo.

As much as Pedigo's songcraft has changed, a tender smirk remains behind each pluck and strum here.