Remembering The Soulful Voice Of Sharon Jones
Singer Sharon Jones came to define what was called the "neo-soul" movement and was known for her high-energy performances. Jones died Friday after a battle with cancer.
Music & Culture
'Musicians Don't Retire': A Tribe Called Quest On The Work Ahead
The death this year of a founding member means that the group's long-delayed new album may really be its last. But as Q-Tip and Jarobi White put it, "Musicians don't retire."
'Hamilton' To Pence: 'We Are The Diverse America Who Are Alarmed'
Pence was met with boos and cheers as he came to see the show, and afterwards the diverse cast and crew delivered a pointed statement about what they believe really makes America great.
Nina Diaz Is On The Other Side
The frontwoman for the punk band Girl in a Coma spent years battling addiction. Now, she's gotten sober and gone solo for her new album, The Beat Is Dead.
Weekend LISTening: Musicians From Down Under
To wrap up our Sense of Place week in Sydney, World Cafe presents a playlist of songs by Australian artists new and old.
Soul Singer Sharon Jones, 60, Dies
Jones, known for generating powerful, energetic performances despite her small stature while fronting The Dap-Kings for the past decade, had been fighting pancreatic cancer since 2013.
Music Review: 'The Weight of These Wings,' Miranda Lambert
Music critic Will Hermes reviews a new album from one of country music's biggest stars, Miranda Lambert.
Sense Of Place Sydney: Jagwar Ma
Electronic beats and guitars coexist in this psychedelic dance-rock band. Hear the session and watch a performance of "Slipping."
Sense Of Place Sydney: Gang Of Youths
When World Cafe traveled to Australia recently, we found a passionate new band that's made for bigger stages.
Nellie Lutcher On Piano Jazz
Hear the vocalist and pianist play her original tunes "Hurry On Down" and "Real Gone Guy."