Sanford Sylvan, A Baritone On His Own Terms, Dies At 65
The warm-voiced, and much admired, singer eschewed the glitzy life of an opera star to concentrate on the art of vocal communication.
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How The Band Out Lines Turns True Tales Into Music
World Cafe takes a trip to Glasgow to hear about Kathryn Joseph and James Graham's life-changing act of taking other people's stories and turning them into songs.
Watch The Dizzying Animated Music Video For Mitski's 'A Pearl'
A collaboration with Spotify and Art Camp, the visual for "A Pearl" is, at once, arresting and dizzying.
Colbert Invited To Lexington After Comments Roasting NC 'Cue
Late night host Stephen Colbert has North Carolina foodies smoking hot over comments he made about one of the state's most cherished cuisines.
'Un Buen Día Hoy Será': Our Favorite Latin Songs This Week
Hear Alt.Latino hot takes on new tracks from Carlos Santana, Nicola Cruz, Alizzz and more.
First Listen: Various Artists, 'Music Inspired By The Film ROMA'
Roma director Alfonso Cuarón reached out to some of his favorite artists — including Patti Smith, Ibeyi and Beck — to create songs inspired by the film.
First Listen: Cass McCombs, 'Tip Of The Sphere'
The rangy and enigmatic singer-songwriter is fully indifferent to fitting anywhere specific on the canvas of American folk — or, really, anywhere.
Line Between Good And Bad Taste Blurs On Oscar Peterson's 'Motions & Emotions'
A 50-year old album by pianist Oscar Peterson and a studio orchestra has been reissued by the German label MPS. Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead confesses to having mixed feelings about it.
The Unlikely Success And Down-To-Earth Soul Of James Ingram
The gifted songwriter and singer wasn't a born superstar — but became something of a sleeper hit on the strength of his singing, songwriting and history-making collaborations.
Hear Rodrigo y Gabriela Cover Pink Floyd's 'Echoes'
The acoustic rock duo from Mexico offers a thrilling instrumental take on the Pink Floyd classic for the just-announced Rodrigo y Gabriela album Mettavolution.