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The singer and multi-instrumentalist relies on violins, guitars and whistling to craft a unique sound that's difficult to describe. On his latest album, Noble Beast, Bird even uses his words as instruments, creating lyrics from archaic and esoteric words that conform to the melodies in his head.

The 54-year-old comedian admitted to sexual misconduct almost five years ago. But his most recent album brought home a Grammy for best comedy album.

Companies from BP to GM are either cutting their investments or curtailing their presence in Russia — adding to the country's isolation after its invasion of Ukraine.

The "First Lady of Gospel Music" delivers a sampling of her vast music ministry in this Tiny Desk home Concert.

Round 9 of Three Minute Fiction is currently underway. Readers from more than a dozen graduate programs are plowing through the nearly 4,000 entries received. Host Guy Raz shares one of the favorite picks so far, The Generous Application of Grease by Stephen Fratus of Walnut Creek, Calif. You can read the full story below along with other stories at www.npr.org/threeminutefiction.

As a small South Asian kid with a big mouth, Russell Peters found himself the victim of race bullying. To coax his bullies from rage to laughter, he used self-deprecating comedy. Decades later, he is still poking fun at his own ethnic quirks to disarm audiences, and in the process, he is becoming one of the highest-earning comedians.

The U.S. and Mexico finish in an intense scoreless draw played before a half-capacity stadium due to sanctions imposed over fans' anti-gay slurs.

The United Nations is seeking $4.4 billion — a record amount — to help Afghanistan. The appeal comes as countries around the world try to deal with skyrocketing prices due to the war in Ukraine.

Lupita Tovar was just a teenager when a Hollywood scout discovered her in Mexico City. Nearly seven decades and one postage stamp later, the star of the Spanish-language version of Dracula has no regrets.

In Venezuela, the uprising against President Nicolás Maduro may escalate. U.S. officials are backing efforts to remove Maduro from power.