Iconic Journalist, Jazz Critic Nat Hentoff Dies At Age 91
Renowned journalist and jazz critic Nat Hentoff has died at 91 years old.
Music & Culture
How Smokey Hormel Became The Quintessential Session Musician
The guitarist has played on records by Tom Waits, Norah Jones and Beck, but at one point, he was sure he wanted to pursue a career in acting.
Robbie Robertson On World Cafe
The guitarist says The Band's debut album, Music From Big Pink, "was music we were making for one another. It was just the pure joy of making music."
The xx On Growing Up Without Growing Apart
Romy Madley Croft, Oliver Sim and Jamie Smith have been a trio since childhood, but like any long-term relationship, it's taken work. They joined NPR's Ari Shapiro to talk about their unique bond.
Across the Blue Ridge #54 - Red Clay Ramblers tradition continues
This week Across the Blue Ridge presents Craver, Hicks, Watson & Newberry from their April, 2016 show at Muddy Creek Music Hall. Mike Craver, Bill Hicks and Jim Watson are all ve
Interview: Julien Baker Signs To Matador, Shares New Song
We have a candid interview with Julien Baker, a young singer of sad, thoughtful songs. Her new song, "Funeral Pyre," is being released on the storied independent label Matador Records.
Watch Angel Olsen Perform In A Bronx Church
Accompanying herself on electric guitar, the singer performs her resolutely earthly song "Give It Up" at the Fordham University Church.
Toots Thielemans On Piano Jazz
The prolific jazz harmonica player, who passed away in 2016, joined Marian McPartland in 2005.
DJ Khaled Throws Us The Keys
The musician and Snapchat advice guru says his communication style is meant to resonate with young audiences. "Sometimes we've got to get somebody to translate in a different way," he says.
Meet The Producer Who Runs Her Opera Empire From A Two-Bedroom Apartment
Beth Morrison is not your typical moneyed arts patron — but over the past decade, she's managed to gather the funding and venue support to produce works by some of today's most innovative composers.