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.
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World Cafe Next: Tash Sultana
Want to see the 21-year-old Aussie sensation when she comes to the U.S. next month? Maybe next time — she's already sold out this tour. Hear two songs.
Chris Thile And Brad Mehldau On World Cafe
The mandolin virtuoso and renowned pianist have connected over a shared love of improvisation and disregard of genre.
Ty Segall On World Cafe
The prolific and unpredictable rocker has just released a new, self-titled album. Hear a conversation and live performance.
With New Hire, Facebook Looks To Strengthen Its Relationship To Music
The social network giant has a spotty track record when it comes to integrating music, but the arrival of Tamara Hrivnak signals a major change in its approach.
Songs We Love: Sonder, 'Searchin'
The trio builds on the elements that defined late '90s R&B by incorporating bare drum patterns and simple harmonies into a riskier song progression.
Metropolis: 1/28/17
KCRW's Jason Bentley spins a two-hour dance mix featuring new tracks from Goldfrapp, Deadmau5 and more.
First Watch: Lisa Hannigan Adrift In "Undertow"
Watching Lisa Hannigan's new video for "Undertow," we see the singer underwater, a sense of falling and floating captured beautifully.
Gallant: Tiny Desk Concert
The rising R&B star performs three falsetto-drenched highlights from his 2016 debut, Ology — including "Bourbon," which features a guest rap from Chance The Rapper collaborator Saba.
David Byrne's New Doc 'Contemporary Color' Shows Off 'Art Sport' And Indie Stars
The newly released trailer teases a film where dance troupes from across the country pair with some of independent music's biggest stars on a (big) Brooklyn stage.