Latin Roots: Boogaloo With Joe Bataan
Bataan's many boogaloo hits in the 1960s included "Gypsy Woman." Hear a live set recorded at Philadelphia's Prince Theater.
Music & Culture
'Music Of Morocco': A Labor Of Love For Mid-Century Moroccan Musical Diversity
In 1959, Paul Bowles traveled around Morocco to record as much traditional music as he could. A new box set of those recordings tells almost as much about Bowles as it does Morocco half a century ago.
Car Seat Headrest On World Cafe
Hear Will Toledo and his band perform new songs from Teens Of Denial live in Philadelphia.
We Are Everywhere: Latin Alternative Music In Unlikely Places
As Latino populations grow in locations far from large urban centers, local music scenes are thriving. This week, Alt.Latino showcases a few artists from places off the beaten path.
Watch The Kills Perform 'Doing It To Death' Live In The Studio
The rock duo plays with musical tension in a throbbing, riff-heavy song, live in KCRW's studio.
Paul Simon Mixes Music And Mystery On 'Stranger To Stranger'
Simon blends his trademark wordplay with unique rhythms and exotic instruments on his new album. Critic Ken Tucker calls it a daring record that can be appreciated on a number of levels.
First Listen: Brandy Clark, 'Big Day In A Small Town'
The country singer-songwriter's second album boasts a big sound. But it keeps beautiful details intact, as Clark speaks for those often pushed aside within traditional storytelling narratives.
In A Genre Crowded With Bros, Cam Lifts Off
The rising star, whose "Burning House" was the biggest country song by a female solo artist in 2015, talks about being taken seriously while breaking into a genre that's dominated by men.
Songs We Love: Field Mouse, 'The Mirror'
Don't let the gentle intro fool you: This song pulses with frustrated energy and demanding rhythm as Rachel Browne rages against a wrongdoer.
Join Yo-Yo Ma And Us For A Special Event In NYC
On June 7, we're hosting a screening of The Music Of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble — with a musical introduction by the renowned cellist and a Q&A with filmmaker Morgan Neville.