Music
Quincy Jones on the creative process and life lessons
The Grammy Award-winning legend shares his career’s worth of wisdom in '12 Notes.'
Why riot grrrl still matters
Celebrate Women's History Month by amping up the volume on these listens about '90s punk’s feminist revolution.
10 Years After Release, Janis Ian's Grammy-Winning Autobiography Is More Relevant Than Ever
With the release of her final studio album, "The Light at the End of the Line," acclaimed musician and author Janis Ian opens up about her legacy and hopes for a bright future.
Malcolm Gladwell Elicits Anecdotes, Songs, and Creative Wisdom In 'Miracle and Wonder: Conversations with Paul Simon'
In a unique all-star collaboration, legendary songwriter Paul Simon spends quality time with best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell and music journalist Bruce Headlam to explore what the history of Paul’s songs says about the art of songwriting.
'Word is Born' Proves that Music is in Our DNA
Grammy winning hip-hop artist Secret Agent 23 Skidoo’s Audible Original debut breaks down the main components of songwriting and performing while paying homage to cultures with strong musical impact.
Inspired by hip-hop, "Open Water" introduces a stunning new voice on vulnerability
Caleb Azumah Nelson's lyrical debut brings you inside the mind of a young British Black man discovering himself through love and art.
Yo-Yo Ma's 'Beginner's Mind' Is a Musical Meditation on the Power of Art
America's iconic cellist examines his path in life and the role of art and music in helping us heal from a year of burnout and universal grief.
'Billie Was a Black Woman' Complexifies the Legendary Jazz Artist Who Was Ahead of Her Time
Rebecca Carroll's new Audible Original podcast challenges stereotypes set against Black women and Black bodies through the lens of Billie Holiday's extraordinary, tumultuous, and beautiful life.
‘The Final Revival of Opal & Nev’ is the Fictional Oral History You Have to Hear
Debut author Dawnie Walton crafts a beautiful blend of voices—brought to life by a huge cast—to tell an epic tale of a 1970s musical duo who burned bright, and ultimately illuminated race, class, and gender issues in America.
Weezer wrote a song about Audible, and we'll never be the same
On a track from the band’s new album ‘Ok Human’, frontman Rivers Cuomo surprised even us with his deep love for audiobooks. When we recovered, we asked him for the scoop.
Pianist Jonathan Biss Recommends a Concert of Audiobook Masterpieces
Artful and engaging, the world-famous pianist’s favorite listens are music to our ears.
Rufus Wainwright Heals Our Malaise in 'Road Trip Elegies'
Grammy-nominated songwriter, vocalist, and composer Rufus Wainwright uses music, humor, and a forthright manner to tell his story in 'Road Trip Elegies.'