Music & Culture

Grammy-winning saxophonist and composer Wayne Shorter has long loved science fiction and comic books — his new work, Emanon, he's fused those passions into three-disc album and graphic novel.

Join Fiona Ritchie to uncover the deep roots that run through a family tree of songs from Scotland and Ireland to the Southern Appalachians.

If Amos Lee sings in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does he really make a sound?

The veteran singer showcases her soaring powerfully expressive voice in a performance that bridges several generations of classic soul.

The indie rock band delivers a bouncy performance, brightening the studios at KCRW.

Billy McFarland, his companies and two of his associates have admitted defrauding $27.4 million from more than 100 investors.

Will you let him? "Sacha Baron Cohen channeling the spirit of Andy Kaufman to make fun of EDM concerts" just about sums up his performance style.

This year, our series challenging the canon of popular music looks at how music by women defines our current era. Come celebrate with us at two events we're hosting with Lincoln Center Out Of Doors.

The new track, "Rest In Power," is from Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story, an upcoming documentary series produced by Jay-Z.