Bandcamp Joins Artists And Tech Companies In ACLU Funding Drive
The music website announced it will donate all of its profits from sales on Friday, Feb. 3, to the ACLU.
Music & Culture
All-Female Orchestra From Afghanistan Is A Force For Change
An orchestra composed of 30 Afghan women, ages 14 to 20, is defying stereotypes and reviving the country's musical tradition.
Songs We Love: Half Waif, 'Frost Burn'
In a shimmering slice of indie pop, Nandi Rose Plunkett reflects on the idea that our geography cannot change our history; we carry our demons with us wherever we go.
Alt.Latino Extra: Liniker Barros, A Woman Who Resists By Existing
Barros is a trans black woman who leads São Paulo's Liniker E Os Caramelows, one of Brazil's most compelling soul bands. She says her mere presence is political.
New Mix: Missy Elliott, Sampha, Mount Eerie, Young Fathers, More
This episode of All Songs Considered covers the very ends of spectrum, from carefree celebration to soul-baring sadness. Hear new tracks by Missy Elliott, Mount Eerie, Young Fathers, and more.
Viking's Choice: Wooden Wand, 'Mexican Coke'
Wooden Wand's new album, Clipper Ship, flips James Toth's songwriting process: music first, lyrics second. It's produced genteel, impressionistic music that can stand on its own.
Bob Dylan's New Triple Album Reimagines The Classics
Bob Dylan continues his love for the Great American Songbook with a new album of classic songs called Triplicate. Listen to him singing "I Could Have Told You," first recorded by Sinatra in 1954.
Song Premiere: Nick Hakim, 'Bet She Looks Like You'
The young, gifted soul singer, who caught our attention two years ago with a pair of EPs, returns with the lead single from his forthcoming full-length, Green Twins.
John Wetton Of King Crimson And Asia Dies At 67
The prog-rock singer, bassist and songwriter's death was announced Tuesday in a message from his former Asia bandmate Carl Palmer.
From The Critic's Desk: A Preview Of 2017 In Jazz
Jazz critic Nate Chinen and Jazz Night In America's Christian McBride discuss a few of this year's hotly anticipated albums, including new work by Miguel Zenón and Kevin Eubanks.