Music & Culture

Brandee Younger and Edmar Castañeda.

Return Of The Jazz Harp

Brandee Younger and Edmar Castañeda are bringing the ancient instrument back to the music. Hear concerts recorded at Jazz at Lincoln Center.
A still from the Weaves "Tick" video.

First Watch: Weaves, 'Tick'

by Bob Boilen

This fierce and fun Toronto band wants you to get out and enjoy life, not let time simply "Tick" by as it may for the character in this music video.
Alessio Bax with his daughter at the Tiny Desk.

Alessio Bax: Tiny Desk Concert

by Tom Huizenga

In time for Father's Day, watch the celebrated pianist play lullabies by Bach and Brahms for his 22-month-old daughter, who nearly steals the show.
Karl Blau.

Karl Blau On World Cafe

Producer Tucker Martine joins the Washington singer-songwriter in the studio to play a few country covers from Introducing Karl Blau.
Deerhoof's new album, The Magic, comes out June 24.

First Listen: Deerhoof, 'The Magic'

by Mike Katzif

The band's tense, visceral, unpredictable sound doesn't let listeners get comfortable for very long. These 15 songs were inspired by the music each Deerhoof member grew up loving.