Patti Labelle: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
From a backstage corner of a concert hall in Austin, Texas, the Godmother of Soul performs hits from across the many chapters of her fabulous career.
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Orville Peck, 'C'mon Baby, Cry'
As with his previous work, Peck is able to balance nostalgia and modernity, evoking classic country – embracing heartbreak being a hallmark of the genre – while lovingly satirizing its tropes.
Mark Lanegan, Screaming Trees singer, dies at 57
Mark Lanegan was a founding member of the grunge-era Seattle band Screaming Trees and later part of Queens of the Stone Age. He died Tuesday of unspecified causes at his home in Ireland.
For Ukrainian musicians, rejecting Russia is a matter of national pride
Ukrainian musicians are turning away from Russia, and sometimes the Russian language, as they try to reassert their country's identity. Some who used to sing in Russian now only perform in Ukrainian.
Mark Lanegan, Screaming Trees singer and voracious collaborator, dies at 57
Mark Lanegan, known for his work in Queens of the Stone Age and The Gutter Twins, had a rumbling rasp in his voice that could convey the weight of the world.
Hope Tala, 'Party Sickness'
The song fluctuates between a background choir of voices and beats; it feels like we're there, sitting in conversation with friends and strangers, as the walls pulse.
The Thistle & Shamrock: Hope Springs
This week's episode of The Thistle and Shamrock features Luka Bloom, Peggy Seeger, and John McCutcheon who share hope-inspired songs.
The Afterglows, 'Sea of Hate'
You can almost hear a sly grin as The Afterglows' sea of hate swells with piano, hand claps and a reverb-heavy guitar solo, undercutting that misty-eyed sweetness with a slight sneer.
Lennie Tristano's private stash of recordings reveal a trove of free improvisations
Despite the poor sound quality, Tristano's newly unearthed Personal Recordings from 1946-1970 are fascinating. Free jazz can be rambunctious, but these musicians step and listen carefully.
Jake Blount, 'The Man Was Burning'
On "The Man Was Burning," Blount spans the centuries to create an apocalypse for now.