Open Mike Eagle: Tiny Desk Concert
The indie rap denizen behind one of 2017's most inventive albums came to the nation's capital to represent all the Brick Body Kids who Still Daydream.
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Rick Hall, Producer And Songwriter Who Put Muscle Shoals On The Map, Dead At 85
The producer recorded with some of the century's greatest — including Aretha Franklin, Etta James and Otis Redding — as well as helped the nascent career of a young Allman brother.
In Debut Album, Ladama Reinterprets Sounds From 4 Countries
Ladama's four ensemble members met during a fellowship program through the State Department. Their self-titled debut album, Ladama, offers new takes on musical traditions from their homes in Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia and the U.S.
Remembering A Legendary Hawaiian Musician
Guitarist, singer and patriarch Gabby Pahinui died in 1980 but his influence is still felt. His sons have been carrying on the tradition. But Martin Pahinui just died and his brothers are getting old.
SFJAZZ Collective Plays Joe Henderson And More
This year, the octet has chosen to salute a tenor sax titan and a long-time San Francisco resident. It plays re-arrangements of Henderson classics along with new original pieces live in concert.
Home Cooking: The Philadelphia Jazz Organ Tradition In Concert
It was in Philly where Jimmy Smith first took a church instrument and made it swing. Years later, the city's jazz community gathers to salute its many soulful pioneers of the Hammond B-3 organ.
Akua Dixon At Central Brooklyn Jazz Festival
The multi-talented cellist leads her string ensemble in concert from the African-American neighborhood of Bedford-Stuyvesant, featuring her two children on voice and drums.
A David Murray Double Bill
The monstrously talented and astoundingly prolific tenor saxophonist returned to New York this winter to present a four-clarinet summit and a new trio with Geri Allen and Terri Lyne Carrington.
Bedouine On World Cafe
"Charming" is a word that gets tossed around a lot in describing her self-titled debut record — hear that in this live performance.
Encore: Eddie Izzard Talks About Coming Out
Kelly McEvers interviews entertainer Eddie Izzard. This story was originally broadcast on All Things Considered, June 20, 2017.