Wyclef Jean Talks Young Thug, Trap Music And The Joy Of Carnival
While characteristically full of Caribbean themes, Jean's latest release makes room for some of the voices and sounds dominating hip-hop today.
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Reba McEntire's New Album Is A Dedication To Family And Faith
The country veteran says her music career began not on stage or at church, but in a hotel lobby in Wyoming.
Beyoncé, Bandcamp And Bob Dylan: The Week In Music News
From the pregnancy announcement that broke the internet to the industry's response to the president's executive action on immigration, this was an eventful week.
Barry Harris On Piano Jazz
The seminal jazz pianist and educator joined host Marian McPartland in the fall of 2002.
Tift Merritt On World Cafe
The North Carolina songwriter says she was "very anxious and careful" about how being a new mom would affect her work — but Stitch Of The World may be her best album yet.
Across the Blue Ridge #58- Frank Bode, a versatile old time singer and guitarist
This week, we hear a fine selection of bluegrass and old time songs and tunes.
Frank Ocean's Father Accuses Singer Of Libel, Seeks Damages In An Unusual Lawsuit
Calvin Cooksey, representing himself, accuses Ocean of libel while possibly contradicting his own argument.
Hear Vince Staples' New Song, 'BagBak'
The Long Beach rapper has released a punchy piece of Detroit club music.
Songs We Love: Anna Wise, 'Coconuts'
Wise, known for her collaborations with Kendrick Lamar, says the idea for the purple-lit video came to her during an "incredible" pedicure.
Who Needs A Drink? Gillian Welch (and Her Stop-Motion Friends)
For her latest video, singer Gillian Welch is stranded in a dry town with "no beer, no liquor for miles around."