Rachmaninoff: An American Without Assimilation
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Music Director Marin Alsop muses on both the Russian and American sides of Sergei Rachmaninoff and his Third Symphony.
Music & Culture
Natalie Cole: Underappreciated But Never Forgotten
She who ended Aretha Franklin's eight-year Grammy-winning streak deserves more credit than she's usually afforded: she was influential and flexible and a phenomenal singer.
Grammy Award-Winning Singer Natalie Cole Dies At 65
Natalie Cole, the Grammy award-winning singer and daughter of Nat King Cole, has died at 65.
Singer Natalie Cole Dead At 65
The Grammy award-winning singer and daughter of Nat King Cole died from complications with ongoing medical issues.
Jazz Singer Cécile McLorin Salvant Doesn't Want To Sound 'Clean And Pretty'
McLorin Salvant first studied classical voice, but turned to jazz because it offered her more range. "In jazz, I felt I could sing these deep, husky lows," she says. Originally broadcast Nov. 4, 2015.
Eric Mintel On Piano Jazz
The pianist's straight-ahead style has engaged audiences at the White House and the Kennedy Center.
Toast Of The Nation 2016
Hear a playlist of complete jazz concerts from Clark Terry, Snarky Puppy, Anat Cohen, Wycliffe Gordon, Dianne Reeves, Wynton Marsalis and more to ring in the new year.
The Year In Pop Music
Adele's new album 25 had record sales in its first week — selling more than 2.4 million copies. We get a check on more pop music news from 2015.
Go Ahead, Sing 'Auld Lang Syne' Badly Tonight
Even if you don't know the words, you know the song. Or ... do you? Is the iconic holiday staple slipping away?
The Story Behind Mark Ronson's Hit Song 'Uptown Funk'
The producer says there was a time when his co-writers thought, "Maybe this song wasn't meant to be." He also describes working with Amy Winehouse and Bruno Mars. Originally broadcast April 16, 2015.