Maurice White: The Audacity Of Uplift
His clever idea in forming Earth, Wind & Fire was to power forward with an ethical black music that could force us to keep our heads up to the sky when it matters most.
Music & Culture
Across The Blue Ridge - Episode 6 (Black History Month: African-American Historical Links to Iconic Songs of the American South)
Tennessee native Sparky Rucker has traveled a long road as a rock, gospel, and folk musician, protest singer, civil rights advocate, and teacher. His wife Rhonda blows a soulful harmonica and
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, 'What I Need'
Watch the premiere of "What I Need" from Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats' Austin City Limits performance.
Eden Atwood On Piano Jazz
The singer showcases her refreshing voice in a performance with host Marian McPartland.
Songs We Love: The Lumineers, 'Ophelia'
The foot-stomping, folk-rock hit-makers behind "Ho Hey" premiere their first new music since 2012.
Spike Lee On Michael Jackson's Evolution From Child Star To 'Off The Wall'
The director's new documentary, called Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall, explores the King of Pop's seminal LP. "Michael is alive, because his music is still here," he says.
Sia Reclaims Songs She Wrote For Others On 'This Is Acting'
The Australian songwriter who has written hits for Rihanna, Beyonce and Katy Perry just released an album of her own. Critic Ken Tucker likes Sia's singing, in part, because of its imperfections.
All Songs +1: Andrew Bird Gets Personal
On this week's +1 podcast, we talk with singer, songwriter, violinist and more Andrew Bird about his new album, Are You Serious, and how his marriage and son have opened him up as a lyricist.
Mr. MFN eXquire: 'I Evolved As A Man'
Crown Heights came to North Hollywood so we could talk about crossed signals on the highways between artist and industry.
Musical Prognosticator Picks Carolina To Win Super Bowl
Renee Montagne talks to music commentator Miles Hoffman who predicts the Super Bowl winner based on the musical prowess of each team's home city, Denver, Colo., and Charlotte, N.C.