Ashley Brown

Ashley Brown is a supervising editor for All Things Considered.

'If I can't talk about it, who can?': Robby Hoffman on comedy and criticism

Ashley Brown, Juana Summers, Mia Venkat

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Emmy-nominated comedian Robby Hoffman about her career and criticism she's faced.
Sam Smith delves into requited love on new album, "Hazel Eyes"

Ashley Brown, Brianna Scott, Ailsa Chang

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks to award-winning singer Sam Smith about their new album, Hazel Eyes, and why it's so hopeful.
A once-overlooked album that paved the way for electronic music gets a new life

Christopher Intagliata, Vincent Acovino, Ashley Brown

Light in the Attic is reissuing Synthesizing: Ten Ragas to a Disco Beat by Charanjit Singh, a foundational album for the genre of acid house.
How The Illharmonic's mix of hip-hop and classical builds community, one show at a time

Juana Summers, Ashley Brown, Brianna Scott

The Illharmonic Orchestra blends hip-hop and classical music during live performances. Its leaders tell NPR's Juana Summers how they build community with their shows, which feature all-Black musicians.