Iowa musicians

An extracurricular event growing across the United States is getting high school and collegiate students thinking talking, and working together on some of the toughest moral issues of our time.

Essayist Ross Gay explores the beauty of the world and a music therapist discusses how music and singing can help those with neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's disease.

Iowa City's Anthony Worden kicks off a busy spring with a new music video.

Iowa’s music scene is more diverse than we often recognize. IPR’s Cece Mitchell talked with five trans and nonbinary Iowa artists about how their gender identity plays into their music.

Punk and reggae legend H.R. delivered a dose of his trademark positive mental attitude in late February to a Des Moines music community reeling from the latest salvo in the culture wars.

Des Moines shoegaze outfit Holding Hour played their debut album release show Saturday, Feb. 22 at xBk Live. IPR’s Cece Mitchell spoke with the duo about their very first public performance and the work that went into creating that experience, as well as their debut full-length record Parallel Lines.

Iowa-based Weary Ramblers have been having a good past year, with an explosively successful debut album and folk music awards as evidence of their success. Contributing writer Joe Alton takes a look at the super duo, their dynamic and friendship, and what's ahead for them.

Steinway artist Dan Knight treats our ears to favorite love songs in exchange for love stories at this Talk of Iowa event.

Last weekend, Des Moines dynamo Ramona and the Sometimes hosted the third installment of Cupid’s Lounge, an amorous extravaganza complete with skits and serenades. Backed by the Lovin’ Forkful, a local supergroup assembled for the event, Cupid’s Lounge had its packed audience singing along to love songs across several genres.

Munk Rivers got their start as a brother and sister having fun playing music together and has evolved into a full band with lots in mind for the future.