Reintroducing Matthew E. White, The Musician With A Producer's Brain
On his latest album, K Bay, the singer-songwriter made music in a variety of studios and used a variety of sonic tricks.
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Sarah Dash, Singer And Co-Founder Of Labelle, Dies At Age 76
Sarah Dash is best remembered as the singer and co-founder of the all-female singing group Labelle, best known for their 1974 hit "Lady Marmalade."
Dan And Claudia Zanes Sing About Justice And Joy On Their New Album For Children
Family musicians Dan and Claudia Zanes are releasing their first duo album, a collection of original songs that deal with social justice, anti-racism & joy — conceived during the coronavirus pandemic.
This French Pianist Has Been Playing For 102 Years And Just Released A New Album
Colette Maze, now 107, began playing the piano at age 5. She defied the social conventions of her era to embrace music as a profession rather than as a pastime. She has just released her sixth album.
Watch A Massive Violin Transport Musicians Down Venice's Grand Canal
The wooden vessel is called "Noah's Violin." As it floated through Venice's Grand Canal on Saturday, members of the string quartet on board serenaded viewers with their own (real) instruments.
Prosecution Rests Its Case In R. Kelly Sex Crimes And Racketeering Trial
Over the five weeks of testimony, federal prosecutors presented 45 witnesses, including 11 alleged victims.
25 Years After Its Release, Examining The Legacy Of 'Buena Vista Social Club'
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to music journalist Judy Cantor-Navas about Cuban music's impact on the Buena Vista Social Club. The group's popular album came out 25 years ago this month.
New Album 'Deja' From Cumbia Band Bomba Estereo Is An Ode To The Four Elements
Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Liliana Saumet of psychedelic cumbia band Bomba Estereo about their new album, "Deja."
ONIPA's 'Tapes Of Utopia' Channels Afrofuturism And The Influence Of African Mix Tapes
Scott Simon speaks to Tom Excell and K.O.G., bandleaders of ONIPA, about their new album, "Tapes of Utopia." It's dedicated to the mix tapes sold in Africa's markets.
This Weekend, Stream Live Performances From XPoNential Music Festival
Beginning September 17th, Watch Dawes, Los Lobos, Ani DiFranco, Strand of Oaks and more perform live on the Camden Waterfront in Camden, N.J.