The 2017 NEA Jazz Masters, In Their Own Words
Hear how the artists honored by the NEA this year — Dee Dee Bridgewater, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Dave Holland, Dick Hyman and Ira Gitler — earned their stripes and paid their jazz dues.
Music & Culture
Songs We Love: Clarence Clarity, 'Fold 'Em'
The London producer dresses the golden age of the Easy-Bake boy band in a mishmash of contemporary electronic garb.
World Cafe Nashville: Charlie Worsham
Worsham's the guy many country music lovers love the most. With his new album, Beginning Of Things, it's time for the rest of the world to catch up.
Mac DeMarco, 'On The Level' (Live)
The goofball festival favorite plays a song from his new album, This Old Dog, live for KCRW.
George Clinton And Killer Mike: Talking (Barber) Shop
One founded a funk empire, the other sells out shows as half of Run the Jewels — and both have owned barbershops. They sit down together to discuss music, mentorship and the philosophy of barbering.
Roger Waters Reveals First Album In 24 Years: 'Is This The Life We Really Want?'
The former bassist and lyricist for Pink Floyd is set to release his first batch of all-new rock songs in almost 25 years. He says the album reflects an age of uncertainty and unrest.
Tricot's 'Melon Soda' Is A Math-Rock Sugar Rush
Call it math-pop, technical sugar-pop, J-punk, jazzy post-rock — whatever it is, the Kyoto-based Tricot makes sophisticated music that's as sweet and bubbly as soda.
How Do You Bond With Mozart? Adopt A Starling
Naturalist and author Lyanda Lynn Haupt took her research on Mozart to a whole new level when she invited a young starling into her home.
A 420 Playlist To Spark Up Your Day
Whether or not you partake, there's no denying Mary Jane shows up in a lot of music — and what better day to light up some of those songs than April 20?
First Listen: Colin Stetson, 'All This I Do For Glory'
Stetson's ability on the saxophone borders on the supernatural. Hear his forthcoming album before its release on April 28.