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Kevin Hart received the 25th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at The Kennedy Center Sunday night. Fellow comedians Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld and Chelsea Handler were there to roast him.

Known best for her story quilts depicting African American experiences and feminine life, she also created paintings, sculpture and children's books. She was 93.

The comedian plays House Three Thirty this weekend, supported by Marcia Wallace of "Night Court."

NPR's Scott Simon talks to the British producer, guitarist and vocalist about What Kinda Music, his new album with drummer Yussef Dayes.

Before the Civil War, thousands of people escaped slavery by traveling north through Ohio on the Underground Railroad, a loose system of safe "stations" where abolitionists and humanitarians gave aid and shelter to formerly enslaved people.

Grant, who is HIV positive and a recovering addict, finds courage in writing intensely honest music. "When you perform it, there's just the joy of connecting with people," he says.

Every year, the Tiny Desk Contest attracts thousands of unsigned musicians — like powerhouse singer Danielle Ponder. Her entry, "Poor Man's Pain," was inspired by her work as a public defender.

When she gave birth to her baby with a fatal condition two months early, Samantha Casiano scrambled to raise funds for the funeral. Anti-abortion advocates say Texas laws are "working as designed."

The ways in which Spalding's music is the most radical are perhaps the most easily overlooked: how, through her singing and playing, she challenges gender norms across styles.

The staff of NPR Music sifts through the best of 2020 to present personal lists of top 10 songs and albums.