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World Cafe Nashville: Katie Herzig
Herzig's trajectory probably doesn't much resemble what you'd expect a professional Nashville songwriter's career to look like. That seems to suit her just fine.
Clarence Fountain, Leader And Founding Member Of Blind Boys Of Alabama, Dies At 88
After forming the group in 1944, Fountain would remain steadfast in his dedication to the gospel form and resist pressure to go more commercial with R&B and rock and roll.
Blind Boys Of Alabama Member Clarence Fountain Dies At 88
Clarence Fountain was one of the last surviving founding members of The Blind Boys of Alabama. They first met as pre-teens at the Alabama Institute for the Negro Blind in the early 1940s. Fountain died Sunday of complications from diabetes at 88.
Trumpeter Adam O'Farrill Stakes Out His Own Turf On 'El Maquech'
O'Farrill is a New Yorker of Cuban, Mexican, Jewish, African-American, German and Irish descent. Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead says his new album with Stranger Days reflects O'Farrill's robust heritage.
Bombino's 'Deran' Will Add To Tuareg Musician's Global Acclaim
Whenever Bombino releases a new record, it tops the charts for world music. Over the past five years, the Tuareg singer and guitarist from Niger, has become one of the most recognized artists from Africa and his latest album Deran, is another example of his incredible talent.
Dolly Parton Announces Eight-Part Netflix Series Based On Her Music
The eight-part series will premiere in 2019, with each episode based on one of Parton's songs.
Daniel Caesar: Tiny Desk Concert
Watch the R&B star-in-the-making perform three songs, including a guest appearance by H.E.R.
Angélique Kidjo Connects Talking Heads With Her African Roots
The first time Kidjo heard Talking Heads' "Once in a Lifetime," she knew it was an African song. Almost 35 years later, her new cover album sounds as if it really had been conceived in West Africa.
M. Ward On Mountain Stage
The low-fi indie rock veteran sets the Mountain Stage ablaze.