Ahead Of Her Return, Carrie Underwood's 'Cry Pretty' Does Some Heavy Lifting
One of country music's best voices delivers a subtly feminist statement on the double standards of grief and presentation.
Music & Culture
Sweeping New Legislation Highlights Just How Much Music And Tech Need Each Other
The "music omnibus" bill represents the rare compromise between the music business and tech companies, who have spent years fighting each other over fractions of pennies.
Recalling The Athletic Style Of Pianist And Composer Cecil Taylor
Critic Kevin Whitehead remembers the late musician, who was known for his animated piano recitals and group improvisations, and who sometimes used his forearm to play dense clusters on the keys.
Kyle Craft On World Cafe
There's few people who enjoy telling a story as much as Kyle Craft and the rocker has plenty of inventory to keep you engaged.
Jason Aldean Wants His Music To Speak For Itself
On Rearview Town, his first album since the mass shooting at a festival in Las Vegas while he was on stage, the country singer — one of the genre's definitive stars — isn't changing course.
In Cautious Clay's 'Stolen Moments,' A Lament Crooned Too Late
Over a hazy reflection pool of guitar plucking and blue saxophone hits, the Brooklyn R&B multi-instrumentalist shares a lovers' quarrel.
Stephanie Richards' 'Gong' Resonates The Body's Frequency
Stephanie Richards' trumpet sounds like deep space wrapped around your head, a flood in the endless void.
Composer Tod Machover Discusses How He Created 'Philadelphia Voices'
The Philadelphia Orchestra will perform the work Tuesday at Carnegie Hall. He based the composition on recorded sounds, including the sizzle of a cheesesteak.
The 2018 NEA Jazz Masters Tribute Concert
Dianne Reeves, Pat Metheny, Joanne Brackeen and Todd Barkan are recipients of the 2018 Jazz Masters award — the highest honor the U.S gives to a jazz musician or advocate.
Joseph Arthur And R.E.M.'s Peter Buck Hold Onto Music For Survival
A new collaboration between songwriters and mutual admirers explores human nature. Hear the first single from Arthur Buck, the chiming "I Am the Moment."