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NPR's A Martinez speaks with Paul McCartney about his new book, "Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run," an oral history of the band McCartney formed after The Beatles broke up.

Yesterday a man in North Dallas started a dumpster fire and exploded propane tanks, so he could lure police and fire fighters to his location. He then…

The Egyptian-Canadian group Massive Scar Era, as well as London's Yussef Kamaal and United Vibrations, have been denied entry. The artists allege that racism was a factor in the denials.

The Blue Note Ringos performs at Sancho's on Saturday, Jan. 28.

Tuberculosis is responsible for more deaths than any other infectious disease worldwide, according to the American Society for Microbiology.With 66 cases…

Zack Hickman is a professional bass player who went back to his hometown of Watertown when the outbreak sidelined his career. Now he entertains the town with the Sousaphone he go on eBay.

Florida A&M University has lifted the suspension on the Marching 100 and is rebuilding its band. The band had been suspended since a hazing incident in 2011 ended in the death of drum major Robert Champion. His parents say the band is moving forward too soon.

One of New Orleans' signature traditions is the second line — the weekly brass band parades. But after Hurricane Katrina, a lot of people worried the tradition would become history.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Karly Hartzman, frontwoman of indie rockers Wednesday, about how dark stories and the end of a relationship informed the songwriting on the band's new album "Bleeds."

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Karly Hartzman, frontwoman of indie rockers Wednesday, about how dark stories and the end of a relationship informed the songwriting on the band's new album "Bleeds."