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Thursday was the fourth and final day hearings for President Trump's nominee. Next up in the process is the committee vote on Oct. 22.

Performances and speeches honor this year's NEA Jazz Masters award recipients, including Dorthaan Kirk, Roscoe Mitchell, Reggie Workman and Bobby McFerrin. Watch on Thursday, Aug. 20 at 8 p.m. ET.

NPR Music hosted an online listening party for the British pop artist's debut album, featuring a conversation with Arlo Parks herself.

Whether young or old, blind or sighted, these gospel greats craft an impeccable mix of polished blues, swinging soul and from-the-gut expressions of faith.

The omnivorous saxophonist re-imagines Nat King Cole's Spanish-language albums as regal Latin jazz. Hear a live concert with a 10-piece band, recorded at the 2012 NYC Winter Jazzfest.

Ruban Nielson is the voice behind Portland's Unknown Mortal Orchestra. In this studio session recorded at opbmusic, Nielson strips away his music's accoutrements and sticks to an acoustic six-string.

Fans overflowed well beyond the point at which they could reasonably be expected to see the singer on stage, as Kristian Matsson blazed through songs from each of his records.

On stage, backed by a full band and ace utility player Heather Broderick, Van Etten alternately exudes quiet confidence, sweet shyness and bold aggression, depending on a given song or moment.

GroundUP is unlike any other musical event. Lines blur between artist and fan, and spill onto Miami Beach. Hear a jazz sampler from the 2018 line-up.

The versatile and impassioned singer was ready to throw in the towel until she heard a message in a Nina Simone song that told her, "You're going be fine. I understand how you feel. Keep going."

The rising young baritone, searching for diversity in the opera house, tries on his composer hat by putting a Black spin on Rossini's The Barber of Seville.

1: Former President, JIMMY CARTER. Since leaving the White House, Carter has become one of America's leading elder statesmen. He has led numberous peace delegations to many war stricken countries through the Carter Center which he founded in 1982. Carter and his associates work to resolve conflict, promote democracy, protect human rights, and prevent disease and other afflictions. Carter has written eleven books, including the national bestseller, "Always a Reckoning"(Times Books). In his most recent book, "Living Faith"(Times Books) he shares personal experiences about how his religious faith has helped him through the most challenging times of his life. He demonstrates how people of all faiths can find common ground in serving God and one another. Carter and his wife, Rosalynn are regular volunteers for Habitat for Humanity and live in Plains, Georgia. Carter who served from 1976-1980 was the nation's 39th President.

If you're interested in breaking into weightlifting, try practicing the movements at home first by using basic household items, like a broom, and free video tutorials online to guide you.

The archivist made it her life's work to find and preserve black films. She found more than 3,000 films that might otherwise have disappeared.

Millie Jackson carved a niche for herself in the 1970s with suggestive takes on soul songs that put her on the same forbidden shelf as the racy LPs of Redd Foxx and Richard Pryor. At 62, she says she has no regrets and wouldn't change a thing.

Powerful lobbyist Jack Abramoff has reached a deal with federal prosecutors investigating his wide-ranging influence on Capitol Hill. Abramoff pleaded guilty to criminal charges involving the purchase of a fleet of gambling boats in Florida, and is also cooperating in federal investigations of lawmakers who allegedly received favors from him or his clients.

House Republican investigators release a harsh report listing hundreds of mistakes and misjudgments in the government's response to Hurricane Katrina. The report, called "A Failure of Initiative," follows a five-month inquiry, and places blame at all levels of government.

A wide range of tunes for children is climbing the music charts — and much of it is acceptable to adult ears. Stefan Shepherd, who writes the kids music blog Zooglobble, talks to Melissa Block about his current favorite songs and artists.

Painting your house can be a huge investment. That's why picking the right color is key. And getting help is easier than ever now that boutique paint lines and hand-crafted colors are in vogue. On a tour of a neighborhood in Portland, Ore., a color consultant offers a critique.

In 1907, shortly after publishing his book of love poetry titled Chamber Music, James Joyce penned a letter to his brother Stanislaus: "Some of the verses are pretty enough to be put to music. I hope someone will do so, someone that knows old English music such as I like." A century later, 36 electronic, folk and rock musicians have done just that.