Songs We Love: Peter Eldridge, 'Mind To Fly'
An American vocalist shades his tune about the end of a love affair with the colors and rhythms of Brazil.
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On 'Siete Raíces,' Dengue Dengue Dengue Fuses Techno And Tradition
The Peruvian electronic duo's influences range from Colombian guacharaca to dub techno. Members Rafael Pereira and Felipe Salmon break down each component of their sound.
World Cafe Next: Ethan Burns
The young Californian has the kind of voice that you hear and immediately believe. Listen to two songs from his debut EP.
Bonnie Bishop On World Cafe
The Nashville singer's inner Dusty Springfield comes out on her newest album, Ain't Who I Was. Hear her perform three songs live in the studio.
Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals: Tiny Desk Concert
Watch the invigorating, genre-busting bandleader, drummer, singer and rapper perform four songs — three from this year's Malibu, plus one surprising audience request.
Songs We Love: The Westerlies, 'Saro'
Hear the self-described "accidental brass quartet" put a new spin on an old British ballad in an evocative arrangement by Nico Muhly and Sam Amidon.
Metropolis: 8/13/16
Hear a two-hour EDM mix from KCRW's Jason Bentley, including a guest DJ set by Mushroom Jazz creator Mark Farina.
Watch Blind Pilot Perform Live In The Studio
The Oregon band plays the reflective, striking "Joik #3," a tribute to frontman Israel Nebeker's father, live for opbmusic.
Maxwell And The 20-Year Friendship That Defines His Sound
When the R&B icon first met producer Hod David, he thought to himself, "I've met the person who's going to change everything."
Obama Releases His Summer Music Playlist
This is the second year in a row that President Obama has released his playlist to rave reviews. It features artists like Chance The rapper and the Beach Boys.