Latin Roots: Boogaloo
Producer Aaron Levinson gives a history lesson on the cross-cultural phenomenon, which swept New York in the 1960s.
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Thao & The Get Down Stay Down On World Cafe
Hear the band perform new songs from A Man Alive, live from Thao Nguyen's Bay Area home.
Jymie Merritt: The Beat Goes Deep
The Philadelphia bassist, soon to be 90, played with Blakey, Morgan and Roach. But in all that, he also developed his own rhythmic and harmonic concept. Appropriately, it's called Forerunner.
Music Review: 'Two Friends, One Century of Music,' Caetano Veloso And Gilberto Gil
Tom Moon says simplicity is beauty in the new live album from Brazilian music legends Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil.
Music, Laughter, Honey: Dayme Arocena's Secret Recipe
In a fun and vibrant conversation with Alt.Latino, the Cuban singer makes it clear that her country's political isolation from the U.S. didn't apply to music.
Pop Star Kesha Loses Court Battle Against Producer Dr. Luke
Pop star Kesha has lost her court battle over allegations that her record producer, Dr. Luke, sexually abused her for a decade.
All Songs +1: What Song Changed Your Life?
Is there a song that changed you? A song that altered the course of how you think about life, changed what you do and how you do it?
Viking's Choice: Erin Tobey, 'I'm Young'
Erin Tobey's blossoming music opens just at the moment of revelation. After more than a decade, the Bloomington singer-songwriter returns with a reflective second album.
Wilco On Mountain Stage
Wilco's latest Mountain Stage set features deep cuts and new tracks, plus a David Bowie cover.
Songs We Love: J Dilla, 'F*** The Police'
#TBT to a 2001 track that surprised fans not with its title or message, but with the ferocity of Jay Dee's production.