A Fearless Soprano's Case For Contemporary Music
With more than 80 world premieres to her credit, Barbrara Hannigan, an intrepid soprano and conductor, has a knack for making modern music sound effortless and approachable.
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School Of Seven Bells, A Musical Partnership Cut Short, Crosses The Finish Line
The duo School of Seven Bells wrote its final album together in 2012. Alejandra Deheza didn't know then that her bandmate and songwriting partner wouldn't live to see its release.
Dr. Dog On World Cafe
The Philadelphia rock band introduces songs from The Psychedelic Swamp during a hometown show at World Cafe Live.
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.
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.