The Route Song of the Day
Listen above to The Route's afternoon host, Hannah Maier, as she interviews touring band TWEN ahead of their show at The Bug Jar in Rochester on 2/11/2026.
News & Views from WRUR
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The Route is airing the radio adaptation of the Wizard of Oz on December 26th. -
NPR's Tiny Desk announcement for 2026 on The Route. Entry window opens January 13, 2026! -
Hannah Maier from The Route interviews JD McPherson ahead of his show at Temple Theatre in Rochester on 12/13/2025.
Latest Route Music News
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Salsa legend, Willie Colon, has died at age 75. Colon was a key part of salsa's development in the 1970's as an instrumentalist, songwriter and producer.
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The South Bronx bandleader took the Latin genre to new heights while recording for Fania Records. -
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Laura Atkinson and Justin Hicks of Louisville Public Media about shape note singing and its influence across the American musical tradition.
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Singer and musician Willow released her seventh full-length album Petal Rock Black as complete surprise, continuing defy expectations with her music.
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It’s “El Mal” from the 2024 film “Emilia Perez" won the Oscar for Best Original Song in 2025. -
On his new album, the violinist completely rethinks The Lark Ascending by Ralph Vaughan Williams, and leans into old folk songs with the help of Sam Amidon. -
Featuring sultry standouts and heartbreak bops, plus some unreleased tracks, the British girl group doubles down on sisterhood and powerful vocals at the Desk. -
Two albums released the same day — Jill Scott's return from a long absence, and Brent Faiyaz's play for a mid-career pivot — offer opposing visions of artistic advancement in the genre. -
These days, the Super Bowl halftime show is a massive driver of the streaming, airplay and sales that fuel the Billboard charts. This week, Bad Bunny benefits from that influence. -
The classic spiritual conjures themes of freedom and resilience, which flow through a conversation between pianist Lara Downes and the founder of the Equal Justice Initiative.
