First Listen: Sinkane, 'Life & Livin' It'
The pop-music polymath's new album is brimming with optimism, hope, and hooks that won't leave your head.
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Patriots' Victory Overshadows Super Bowl Commercials, Lady Gaga
New England won the Super Bowl in overtime beating the Atlanta Falcons. But the Super Bowl is more than the game. From the half-time show to ads — we do a little Monday morning quarterbacking.
Run The Jewels: Tiny Desk Concert
Killer Mike and El-P continue to out-muse each other in a supergroup that somehow seems to get better, louder, and more pertinent since their start in 2013.
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.
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.