Songs We Love: Paul Burch, 'Meridian'
One of Nashville's secret piano-playing treasures discusses his new musical biography of the great Jimmie Rodgers, and the changes taking place in Music City.
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Broadway Composer John Kander Reflects On A Career Of 'Hidden Treasures'
Kander and his partner, Fred Ebb, wrote the songs for a number of musicals, including Chicago, Kiss of the Spider Woman and Cabaret. His new double album is John Kander: Hidden Treasures.
Boy & Bear On World Cafe
The Australian folk-rock band is making strides in the U.S. with its new album, Limit of Love.
'You Can't Prepare Yourself': A Conversation With Adele
The singer's career has been a story in numbers, and not just the ones in her album titles. She discusses motherhood, stage fright, the Spice Girls and more in an extended chat with Ari Shapiro.
Hans Abrahamsen Wins The Grawemeyer Award For Music
The Danish composer's evocative song cycle let me tell you features an ingenious mashup of all the words allotted to Ophelia in Shakespeare's Hamlet.
Alessia Cara Becomes The Life Of The Party
A reluctant party-goer, the 19-year old Ontario singer turns an anti-party hit into a celebration of her talents. "Nothing is unrealistic anymore," Cara says of her success.
Baio On World Cafe
Vampire Weekend's bassist shows off his love for pop and DJing in his first solo album, The Names.
Remembering Cynthia Robinson, Co-Founder Of Sly & The Family Stone
The woman who urged fans to "Dance to the Music" was a trailblazing trumpeter. She died Monday at age 69.
Songs We Love: Baaba Maal, 'Fulani Rock'
The Senegalese vocal master meets The Very Best producer and causes a mighty rhythmic ruckus.
New Mix: Missy Elliot, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, PWR BTTM And More
This week we have new music from Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, the glorious return of Missy Elliott, a cut from PWR BTTM and more songs that will make you smile.