World Cafe Nashville: Willie Watson
As a founder of Old Crow Medicine Show and now in a solo career, he feels his way through America's musical history by sliding an old bottleneck against the strings of his acoustic guitar.
Music & Culture
Lil Peep, A Rising Emo-Rapper, Has Died At 21
The New York musician became a star on Soundcloud and was poised to break into the mainstream. He died on Nov. 15, shortly before a scheduled performance in Tucson, Ariz.
Several Accuse FYF Fest Founder Of Sexual Assault After Goldenvoice Cuts Ties
Sean Carlson, who began FYF Fest in 2004, was accused of sexual assault by four women two days after Goldenvoice, the owner of Coachella, abruptly cut its ties with him.
Patrick Watson Sings A Song For The 'Broken'
The singer's radiant new single soothes the bearer of a battered heart with the falsetto-rich sound of healing and comfort.
Songs We Love: Kimbra, 'Top Of The World'
With angry synths, religious imagery and a symbolic music video, the New Zealand singer provides the empowering song we need at this time of year.
Watch Van Morrison Perform At The Americana Honors & Awards
In introducing the winner of a lifetime achievement award for songwriting, ceremony host Jim Lauderdale called Morrison a "brilliant artist who has deeply moved and influenced a generation."
Cut Copy, 'Black Rainbows' (Live)
Watch the Australian electro-pop gurus perform a standout track from their new album, Haiku from Zero.
An American Rock Musician Teaches Guitar To Kabul's Street Kids
Lanny Cordola has played guitar with Guns N' Roses and the Beach Boys. Now he devotes himself to teaching music to Afghan street children, most of them girls. He also helps pay for their schooling.
Meek Mill's Sentencing Generates Protest, Calls For Probation And Parole Reform
Artists, activists and attorneys weigh in on the strange — yet not strange — case of the Philadelphia rapper.
The Thistle & Shamrock: Chansons
From the sea shanties of Brittany to the songs of the voyageurs of the Canadian fur trade, enjoy French songs that extend branches of the Celtic music tree from the old world to the new.