Y La Bamba's New Single 'Mujeres' Is A Battle Cry Against Machismo
"This song is for my mother and for all of us women who have and still battle the fight to be heard," vocalist Luz Elena Mendoza writes.
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Cautious Clay: Tiny Desk Concert
The charismatic singer and saxophonist brought a group of longtime friends to play a warm, thoughtful and chill set at the Tiny Desk.
Elvis Costello On World Cafe
The English singer-songwriter is in great health and has a new record.
The Thistle & Shamrock: New Fall Sounds Part 1
Settle into the season by tuning into some fresh new music. Fiona Ritchie handpicks newly released recordings from artists including Jake James, We Banjo 3 and The Krüger Brothers.
The Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition Returns
After a delay of more than a year, the prestigious competition — exclusively for performers under 30 years old — will return to its roots with two events in Washington, D.C. this December.
She Was Poised To Be A Star — Instead, She Spent 60 Years In Her Apartment
Annapurna Devi could have been famous around the world — possibly on par with her first husband, Ravi Shankar. Instead, she stayed at home for more than six decades, before dying on Oct. 13 at age 92.
Cardi B Stays Consistent, Counts Her 'Money'
The Bronx-born rapper releases her first solo single following Invasion of Privacy, her major-label debut album.
20 Years Of Cher's 'Believe' And Its Auto-Tune Legacy
Cher's 1998 hit "Believe" turns 20 this year. There's a long history of artists using vocal modifications, but this song brings the Auto-Tune front and center.
Greta Van Fleet Isn't Just For Your Led Zeppelin-Loving Dad
Classic rock fans are cheering the rise of a hard-hitting young Michigan band with a Led Zeppelin-like swagger. Greta Van Fleet makes '70s rock sound (almost) new again.
On The Charts, Drake Beats The Beatles Again
The Toronto rapper has made 12 appearances on the Billboard Hot 100 this year, one more than The Beatles did in 1964.