First Listen: Aaron Lee Tasjan, 'Silver Tears'
The Americana innovator invites listeners into a shiny dreamscape that's both deeply informed by musical history and uniquely his own.
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First Listen: Michael Mayer, '&'
One of global techno's boldface names pushes himself into new territories on a collaboration album stocked with dance-music's leading lights.
Phil Chess, Co-Founder Of Chess Records, Dies At 95
With his brother Leonard, Chess championed iconic blues and rock 'n' roll artists like Muddy Waters, Chuck Berry and Etta James. He died Wednesday.
At 85, Cuban Legend Omara Portuondo Is Still Working — And Feeling Young
The Cuban singer was the only female member of the Buena Vista Social Club — but her career, which continues today, stretches back much further.
Kishi Bashi On World Cafe
The newest version of Kaoru Ishibashi's band is major '70s fun in the World Cafe studio. Hear the session and watch a video of "Say Yeah."
Love For The Lead Guitar: Guest DJ Eljuri
The accomplished guitarist, songwriter and vocalist dives deep into the world of the lead guitar with a playlist of her favorite classic-rock icons.
Watch A Rare Frank Sinatra Performance Of 'The Lady Is A Tramp'
The 1962 recording is from World On A String, an upcoming collection of unreleased live Sinatra performances.
Hear 'Killing A Little Time,' A New Song From David Bowie
The newly released track from David Bowie, "Killing A Little Time," is an ominous, polyrhythmic rock cut that would fit well on his final album, Blackstar.
The Thistle And Shamrock: Fiddle Styles
Sample a variety of fiddle flavors from the wide world of Celtic music.
Songs We Love: Saba, 'Church / Liquor Store (Feat. Noname)'
With ethereal production from Cam O'bi, the Chicago rapper takes a hard look at how the prison system affects the West Side of his hometown.