Public Radio Music Day is just around the corner! Mark your calendar for October 29. This year, Public Radio Music Day is more than a celebration — it’s a reminder that the NPR Network provides a lifeline for discovery, community and creativity.
When you seek out public media, you find a refuge from the algorithms that dominate a hyper-commercialized music landscape. You’ll hear emerging and established artists that you may not discover on your own.
Local stations feature local artists, connecting you with talent in your own community. NPR shows like All Songs Considered and original videos like Tiny Desk Concerts are curated and created by real people who share a deep love of music.
Public radio is also a home for genres that may not get play on other stations. Did you know that 96% of all classical music heard on the radio is broadcast by public radio? Locally produced NPR Network programs such as World Cafe from WXPN, Mountain Stage from WVPB and Jazz Night In America from WBGO feature rock, Latin alternative, folk, country, blues, jazz and more. By supporting this work, you help keep these art forms alive and accessible to you and your community.
You fuel the writers, producers, and editors who create in-depth reviews, interviews, and stories about music and the artists behind it. With public media’s federal funding eliminated, this vital public service needs your support. Help us kick off the festivities by making a donation today.
Together, we can amplify the sound of independent music and independent media.
Tap Into The World Of Music With The NPR App
Listen to music from across the NPR Network, watch Tiny Desk Concerts and more in the NPR App! Open the NPR App on your mobile device, then click the Music tab to get started.
