First Listen: Rokia Traoré, 'Né So'
The Malian singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist returns with a gorgeous album focused on the idea of home.
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First Listen: Vince Gill, 'Down To My Last Bad Habit'
Gill can't be surpassed at fully formed feeling, which is what makes him one of country music's greatest and most graceful romantics.
First Listen: The Suffers, 'The Suffers'
The Houston band's sound is steeped in what it calls "Gulf Coast Soul," but it also channels ska, Southern hip-hop, classic soul, rock 'n' roll and especially reggae.
First Listen: Wynonna & The Big Noise, 'Wynonna & The Big Noise'
On her first album in 13 years, one of country's supreme redheads lays bare the joy that is her most potent gift as a vocalist.
Basia Bulat On World Cafe
The Canadian multi-instrumentalist expands her discography with a pop album produced by Jim James.
Tift Merritt On Mountain Stage
The alt-country singer-songwriter plays old and new material, both solo and with the house band.
From Football To Opera: Singer Morris Robinson Takes Center Stage
Once Morris Robinson dreamed of fame on the football field. Now, he's moving audiences across the world with the power of his voice, and changing the face of opera.
The Kremlin Is Not Going To Like Pussy Riot's New Video
The Russian protest group skewers Russia's prosecutor-general, Yuri Chaika, who's accused of corruption. The video stars one of two Pussy Riot members jailed in 2012 for "hooliganism."
Lizzo Brings Ideas, Humor And Sass To 'Big Grrrl Small World'
The vivacious alt-rapper Lizzo mixes rap, gospel and neo-soul on her new album. Critic Milo Miles says Big Grrrl Small World will win listeners over with its energy and hooks.
In Free Cake For Every Creature's New Video, Love Is A Floating Doughnut
If your twee-dar's going off, it's because the Philly band's "For You" video is as cute as a one-inch button pinned to a thrift-store jacket.