First Listen: Ryan Adams, 'Prisoner'
In many ways, Adams' 16th album feels like a retreat: to self-reflection, to primal emotions, and to a tense, rootsy sound that recalls Bruce Springsteen.
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10 Hasty Takeaways From Grammy Night, Starting With Adele
From Adele beating Beyoncé to whatever was going on with Lady Gaga and Metallica, take a look back at Sunday night's Grammy Awards.
World Cafe Next: The Outdoor Type
As The Outdoor Type, songwriter Zack Buchanan draws on his love of fellow Australian bands like The Church and The Go-Betweens.
Adele Upsets Beyonce For Grammy Album Of The Year
The biggest surprise of the 2017 Grammy Awards was Adele's surprise win over Beyonce for album of the year. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to music editor Jacob Ganz about music's big night.
Chuck Prophet On World Cafe
On his latest solo outing, the California rocker finds the good in a "Bad Year For Rock and Roll." Hear the conversation and performance.
2017 Grammy Awards: Adele Upsets Beyoncé, Chance Arrives, Politics Pop (Slightly)
Adele swept the major categories over Beyoncé, David Bowie posthumously won every award he was nominated for and the Grammys sometimes obliquely addressed a charged political climate.
'Jumpin' At The Woodside' Catches Count Basie And His Band Honing Their Art
A new sampler features live cuts of Count Basie's band in New York from 1938 to 1940. Jazz Critic Kevin Whitehead says Jumpin' at the Woodside is full of "pretty terrific" music.
Meet The Animals Of The Tiny Desk Contest
This year, more artists submitted Tiny Desk Contest videos than ever before — and those videos were filled with furry friends. Watch the supercut, then vote for your favorite pup.
Songs We Love: Ruthie Foster, 'Joy Comes Back'
Foster's easy-rocking slice of gospel soul is shot through with Derek Trucks' blissful slide guitar and tapping high heels recorded on her old church floor.
Metropolis: 2/11/17
KCRW's Jason Bentley spins a two-hour dance mix featuring new music from Little Dragon, Moon Boots, Oliver Jay and more.