Smif-N-Wessun: Tiny Desk Concert
Brooklyn-bred hip-hop duo Smif-N-Wessun – consisting of partners in rhyme, Steele and Tek – illuminated the Tiny Desk with their signature, 80-proof poetry: straight, no chaser.
Music & Culture
Paul McCartney Scores First U.S. No. 1 Debut Ever With 'Egypt Station'
McCartney's 18th solo album has officially reached the top spot on the Billboard 200, marking The Beatles bassist's first solo No. 1 album in the U.S. in 36 years.
Sounds From The Camp Stage At 2018 Philadelphia Folk Festival
Hear performances from Scottish instrumental trio Talisk, Chicago bluesman Toronzo Cannon and a two song set from the bilingual, Texas-based singer-songwriter Gina Chavez.
Pussy Riot's Pyotr Verzilov, Allegedly Poisoned, Is Flown To Germany For Treatment
The unofficial spokesman for the punk-rock anti-Kremlin protest group became ill after a court date last week, reportedly experiencing hallucinations and paralysis before falling unconscious.
Mysterious Stones Found In Colo. May Have Been Ancient Musical Instruments
Researchers thought the rounded stones found in the desert — clearly shaped by human hands — were used to grind nuts or seeds. But archaeologist Marilyn Martorano says they are actually lithophones.
Kandace Springs Is Nashville's Soulful Hidden Treasure
When you think of Nashville, you probably think of country music. But with her fusion of jazz, R&B and a little Americana twang, Kandace Springs is aiming to change that perception.
Tony Bennett And Diana Krall On Reincarnating Gershwin Classics: 'It Never Goes Out Of Style'
Tony Bennett and Diana Krall share their love of George and Ira Gershwin with a new album, Love Is Here to Stay.
Bradley Cooper On The Personal Story Behind 'A Star Is Born'
In his directorial debut, the actor plays an aging musician who falls for and mentors an up-and-coming talent — played by Lady Gaga — even as his own troubles surface.
Across the Blue Ridge #143 - Impact of Doc Watson
Arthel Lane “Doc” Watson (1923-2012) was a North Carolina mountain musician who made a global impact, playing fully traditional music, rockabilly, blues, jazz and other styles with grace and warmth
Michel Camilo On Piano Jazz
Hear Grammy-winning pianist, composer and bandleader Michel Camilo demonstrate his whirlwind approach to music, technical brilliance and post-bop Latin rhythms.