Sharon Jones And The Dap Kings On World Cafe
Your Christmas celebration is about to get funkier — and, it goes without saying, better.
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Edie Brickell, Steve Martin Broadway Bound With 'Bright Star'
In 2014, Steve Martin and Edie Brickell won a Grammy for the title track to their Bluegrass album Love Has Come for You. Now the duo is headed to Broadway with a musical inspired by that album.
David Myles On World Cafe
The mild-mannered, sharply dressed New Brunswick singer wore a suit to his Christmas-themed session.
Art Hodes On Piano Jazz
The pianist, an adherent to early jazz styles, was known for his work in New York City in the '30s and '40s. His career continued in his native Chicago, and he appeared on Piano Jazz in 1984.
Latin Roots: Christmas In Cuba
Contributor Judy Cantor-Navas visits World Cafe to spin holiday songs by Celia Cruz and more.
Songs We Love: OutKast, 'Player's Ball (Christmas Version)'
#TBT back to 1993, and the Christmas (album) miracle behind the original version of the legendary ATL duo's first single.
KCRW Presents: Beirut
Watch Zach Condon and company perform the title song from one of KCRW's favorite albums of 2015, No No No.
Listeners Weigh In On Worst Christmas Songs Ever
Earlier this week Morning Edition asked listeners to send nominations for the worst holiday song ever. And, boy, did they answer.
Beatles Music Available To Stream
Beatles fans got an early Christmas present. For the first time, the Fab Four's music is available to stream.
Top 10 Slept-On R&B Albums Of 2015
There was plenty of R&B in 2015, from artists like The Weeknd in the mainstream to lauded up-and-comers like Kelela. Here are 10 worthwhile albums and EPs that may have slipped through the cracks.