Leonard Feather On Piano Jazz
The "Dean of Jazz Journalists" was also a pianist and composer. He performs several original blues tunes in this 1988 session.
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WFUV Presents: First Listen Live With The Head And The Heart
NYC's City Winery provided the perfect setting for a lucky crowd of a few hundred to watch the adored folk-rock band perform its new album, Signs Of Light.
A Country Newcomer Finds Inspiration In Tradition
William Michael Morgan, who will soon release his debut album, Vinyl, traces his lineage to country music heritage through the 1980s and '90s, and — of course — YouTube.
Saul Williams: Tiny Desk Concert
In this intense performance, you can feel the singer and poet's passion in every sharp, thoughtful, powerful, provocative word.
Classic Dose: Larry Heard
Larry Heard, the producer behind Kanye West's "Fade," changed the course of dance music 30 years ago with a handful of singles. Andy Beta speaks to the house legend about his unexpected renaissance.
Alt.Latino: Late-Summer Jams And A Viral Video From Bomba Estereo
Music from across the Latin world, plus an unforgettable "tribute to little brown girls everywhere."
Grime Artist Skepta Overtakes David Bowie In Stunning Mercury Prize Upset
The 33-year-old independent artist grabbed the U.K.'s most prestigious recording award for his album Konnichiwa — knocking out the late David Bowie, who was widely anticipated to be feted.
Fans Stream 'Hot In Herre' On Repeat To Save Nelly From Tax Debt
Nelly, who had a Billboard No. 1 hit with "Hot in Herre," has been hit with a federal tax lien of nearly $2.5 million, according to TMZ. Now, fans are streaming the song on repeat to help ease Nelly's tax burden. A writer for Spin magazine estimated fans would have to stream "Hot in Herre" at least 287 million times to cover the lien.
Watch Blind Pilot Play 'Packed Powder' Live In The Studio
The Portland, Ore., folk-rock band performs an anthem from its new album, And Then Like Lions, live for KCRW.
Jim Black's Trio Comes Into Its Own With A Lovely, 'Constant' Album
Drummer Jim Black slips rock-ish beats beats under a jazz groove on his trio's new album. Critic Kevin Whitehead says the sound on The Constant has a distinctive edge that "pops out of the speakers."