Metropolis: 2/18/17
KCRW's Jason Bentley spins a two-hour dance mix with tracks from Nao, NxWorries, Justin Martin and more.
Music & Culture
Little Simz: Tiny Desk Concert
Little Simz has been compared to Lauryn Hill for her self-reflective wordplay. And though the British lyricist is a relative new-comer, her Tiny Desk performance was poised and confident.
Singer And Actor David Cassidy Says He Has Dementia
"I was in denial, but a part of me always knew this was coming," the former teen idol, 66, says of his condition.
Songs We Love: Cayetana, 'Mesa'
As the Philly trio prepares to release its first album on its own label, Plum Records, it shares a video that speaks to the band's self-determination and its members' reliance on one another.
Guitarist Larry Coryell, Godfather Of Fusion, Dies At 73
The jazz-rock pioneer passed away in his sleep on Feb. 19 in New York City.
Song Exploder: 'Moonlight' Composer Describes Process
Nicholas Britell, the composer for the Oscar-nominated score for Moonlight, describes the story behind his music.
Sex Pistols' Steve Jones On World Cafe
Jones shares stories from his raw, honest and heartfelt new memoir, Lonely Boy: Tales From A Sex Pistol.
Alison Krauss And Buddy Cannon On The Working Relationship Behind 'Windy City'
Krauss' new album is her first solo effort in 18 years, but she and Cannon — who produced Windy City — go back much further than that.
World Cafe Next: Jesse Hale Moore
The Philadelphian's forthcoming debut album shows off his soulful falsetto and subtle songwriting. Hear two songs.
Alt.Latino Explores Afro-Latin Music For Black History Month
It's Black History Month, and NPR's Alt.Latino team shares some gems of Afro-Latin music, ranging from Panamanian inspired hip-hop beats to Brazilian percussion.