In 'Black Stars,' Xenia Rubinos Memorializes Many Lives In One
Conceived as a tribute to her late father, the song took on a new meaning for Rubinos when she considered its lyrics in light of the Black Lives Matter movement.
Music & Culture
A Chat With The Painter Whose Work Inspired Kanye West's 'Famous'
All Vincent Desiderio knew when he agreed to fly to Los Angeles was that West was a fan of his work. Twenty-four hours later, he found out just how deep the rapper's appreciation went.
Alt.Latino's Puerto Rican Deep Cuts
Alt.Latino host Felix Contreras shares some classic gems and some new tunes that both pay tribute to Puerto Rico's traditional sound and expand the island's musical tradition.
On Her Own For Once, Sara Watkins Finds New Footing
For the fiddle player of Nickel Creek fame, asserting herself as a songwriter hasn't always come naturally — but on her third solo release, she leaned into the process.
Randy Weston At 90
The eminent pianist was the guest of honor at this year's Panama Jazz Festival. His quintet performs, and host Christian McBride speaks with the great musician.
The Ray Charles Songbook
Trumpeter Kenny Rampton launched his career on the road with the great performer. At Jazz at Lincoln Center, he presents Ray's music in the most authentic way he can.
Public Radio's Top 10 Songs Of 2016 (So Far)
Join World Cafe for a countdown of the 10 most-played songs on public radio's rock stations this year.
Marissa Nadler Shares A Morbid Video For 'Janie In Love'
This is singer-songwriter folk music for a special kind of death-obsessed, romantic Goth.
Valerie Capers On Piano Jazz
The pianist and educator shows off her classical chops in a solo during "It Could Happen To You."
Across the Blue Ridge #27 - The Music and Life of Ralph Stanley
This week's show celebrates the life and music of Ralph Stanley, the famed southwest Virginia singer and banjo player who died June 23, 2016 at age 89. Stanley combined the Primitive Baptist hymns