Colombia's La Momposina Sings A Tangled Social History
On this week's Alt Latino, we spend time with an album from Colombian singer Totó la Momposina. NPR's Rachel Martin talks with NPR's Felix Contreras about Tambolero.
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Through Doubt And Dark Times, Joss Stone Lets Her Voice Light The Way
The British soul singer, whose new album Water for Your Soul is out July 31, is known for her big voice. But since she began performing at age 14, she's also learned a thing or two about perseverance.
In The Middle Of A Whirlwind, Miranda Lambert Shares The Spotlight
Forget tomatogate. Put aside the still-fresh news of her divorce. When Miranda Lambert played the tiny stage at Nashville's 3rd & Lindsley last week, she put the focus on fellow female songwriters.
Buddy Emmons, The Pedal-Steel Guitarist Who 'Taught Everybody To Play,' Has Died
The legendary musician worked with everyone from Ray Price to Ray Charles while making a complicated instrument seem effortless. He died Wednesday at 78.
Jason Isbell Has Conquered Fear, But He's Still Learning About Himself
The country artist's chart-topping new album, Something More Than Free, comes at a turning point in his life.
You're Eighty-Sixed!
Our host, the SummerStage Festival, was founded in 1986, so we decided to pay homage to that year — musically.
Ashley Monroe's 'Blade' Blends Country Sentiment And Delicate Phrasings
Rock critic Ken Tucker says the third studio album from country star Ashley Monroe "is a collection of deceptively pretty songs that cohere as a strong, serious piece of work."
A Mexican Restaurant Turned Iconic Venue? 'That's Nashville'
3rd and Lindsley, a performance space for big and small acts in Music City, lets the music shine by keeping things (like its name) simple.
Unassuming Czech Pianist Ivan Moravec Dies At 84
Eschewing a glitzy career, the pianist, who was heard in the movie Amadeus, earned a reputation as one of the greats of his generation, especially praised for his Chopin performances.
'Buzzin' The Blues' Revisits The Declarative Harmonica Style Of Slim Harpo
Born in Baton Rouge in 1924, the blues musician known as Slim Harpo influenced rock bands like the Rolling Stones, the Kinks and Pink Floyd. Rock Historian Ed Ward shares Harpo's story.