Songs We Love: Pete Mancini, 'Sweethearts Of The Rodeo'
The alt-country singer shares a vibrant love letter to the album that marked Gram Parsons' golden moment with The Byrds in 1968.
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Amber Coffman Shares Buoyant New Pop Song From Upcoming Solo Debut
The former Dirty Projectors singer's latest single is "No Coffee," a relatively buoyant pop rumination on anxieties over lost love.
This Country Music Tailor Is Known As 'The Rhinestone Rembrandt'
Manuel Cuevas of Manuel Couture crafted iconic outfits for Hank Williams and Gram Parsons, and turned Johnny Cash into "the man in black."
In Turkey, Kurdish Singers Keep Traditional Music Alive
For centuries, dengbej songs served as news bulletin, history lesson and evening's entertainment all in one. Master singers continue to perform. But efforts to preserve Kurdish culture have suffered.
Kendrick Lamar's Video For 'Humble' Is A Must-Watch
The "best rapper alive" dropped the presumptive first single from his forthcoming album on Thursday night.
Rodney Crowell On World Cafe
On Close Ties, the veteran singer-songwriter looks back on his life and the friends who have held special places in it. Hear a conversation and live performance.
Daye Jack's Video For 'Lady Villain' Is A Coincidental Companion Piece To 'Get Out'
Try to recognize the signs — race and relationships get a horrific send-up in this video that mirrors the recent hit social thriller Get Out.
Ryan Adams On World Cafe
Adams performs the best of his new album, Prisoner, live for World Cafe's 25th anniversary celebration.
All Songs +1: Comedian Neal Brennan Of 'Chappelle's Show' And '3 Mics'
Comedy and hip-hop have a lot in common: Both hold up a mirror to society's excesses, absurdities and injustices. These two worlds come together in the work of writer and comedian Neal Brennan.
For The Chulita Vinyl Club, Crate Digging Is More Than A Hobby
The members of the all-female vinyl collecting crew connect with their family histories by scouting out Chicano soul records.