First Listen: Syleena Johnson, 'Rebirth Of Soul'
The contemporary R&B singer collaborates with her father — blues and soul legend Syl Johnson — to craft a consciously retro-sounding album which feels both vital and knowing.
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Oh Wonder, 'Lifetimes' (Live)
Watch the British pop duo perform a song from their new album Ultralife live at the KCRW studio on Morning Becomes Eclectic.
Join KEXP At 2017 Iceland Airwaves Music Festival
Watch artists from the land of fire and ice as they perform live at the KEX Hostel in Reykjavik.
Muhal Richard Abrams, A Sweepingly Influential Jazz Artist, Has Died At Age 87
The brilliant, mostly self-taught pianist and composer created new pathways for musicians, both aesthetically and with his benchmark Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians.
The Thistle & Shamrock: Tales For All Hallow's Eve
Supernatural tales in Celtic roots music mark the ancient calendar's transition from the old year to the new.
Bob Dylan Redeems A Frequently Scorned Period Of His Career On 'Trouble No More'
A new nine-disc set chronicles the music Dylan made between 1979 and 1981 during his so-called "born again" period, which saw him turn to evangelical Christianity as a theme.
Pharrell's N.E.R.D. Is Back, And Rihanna Is Here To Help
"Lemon" features Rihanna spitting bars over crisp and spare production that wouldn't be out of place on an early Neptunes joint.
Guest DJ: Weaves
The infectious Toronto band can bring to mind Bruce Springsteen or seminal punk acts from the early '80s.
Andrew Combs On Mountain Stage
Hear the Nashville-based songwriter perform songs from his recent release Canyons Of My Mind during his first appearance on Mountain Stage.
The Afghan Whigs On World Cafe
The Afghan Whigs' new album, In Spades, explores memory and time, and lead singer Greg Dulli visited World Cafe to reflect on both.