Bob Boilen Wrote A Book
Your Song Changed My Life will explore the moment that musical obsession became a call to action, featuring interviews with musicians from Smokey Robinson to St. Vincent.
Music & Culture
Once A Hard Sell, Wal-Mart's Patti LaBelle Pies Fly Off Shelves
The sweet potato pie, sold in boxes bearing LaBelle's face, was a ho-hum seller until a video singing its praises went viral last week. Why pie fever? Partly, it's about celebrating black culture.
Michael Mwenso And The Late Night All-Stars
After the headliners and their crowds have left, a community of up-and-coming artists — brought together by a vocalist and natural ringleader — assembles in a corner of Jazz at Lincoln Center.
Music For Healing
After the attack at a concert hall in Paris, this week's All Songs offers a space for reflection and solitude, and a celebration of the healing power, joy and community that live music can bring.
Mercury Rev On World Cafe
Hear why The Light In You, the new album from the veteran Buffalo rock band, was worth waiting for.
opbmusic Presents: JD McPherson
Watch the rockabilly guitarist perform "You Must Have Met Little Caroline?" at the 2015 Pickathon festival.
Songs We Love: Courtnie, 'Coastin'
The young, Harlem-based singer-songwriter exudes an unassuming style of astral jazz-tinged rhythm & blues.
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats: Tiny Desk Concert
At the Tiny Desk, Rateliff's body-shaking Southern-style soul takes on a slightly more laid-back sound. The resulting songs are served with a warm heart — and suitable for a cold beer.
Brother Of Man Who Died At Bataclan: 'I Want Rock And Roll' For Him
Matthieu Mauduit is hoping to bring The Rolling Stones and David Bowie to the funeral of his brother, Cedric Mauduit, 41, an avid rock fan who was killed at a concert during the attacks in Paris.
Ziggy's, Noted Winston-Salem Music Venue, To Close
One of Winston-Salem's most prominent music venues will be closing in February. Charles Womack, a co-owner of Ziggy's, says the lease on the Trade Street building will not be renewed.