Mdou Moctar sounds softer on 'Tears of Injustice' but the fire remains
The Nigerian songwriter and guitarist's latest record is an acoustic reimagining of 2024's Funeral for Justice.
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Roy Ayers, whose 'Everybody Loves The Sunshine' charmed generations, dies at 84
The vibraphonist, composer and jazz-funk pioneer helped inspire the neo-soul movement, and his best-known song was sampled over 100 times.
Alt.Latino: New Music + Violeta Parra
This week Alt.Latino hosts Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre balance their passion for new discoveries with reissued music from an iconic Latin American songwriter.
Featured artists and songs:
• Ezra Collective, "Body Language" (feat. Sasha Keable)
• Patti LaBelle, "Teach me Tonight (Me Gusta Tu Baile)"
• Teri Gender Bender, "SANAR"
• Kevin Kaarl, "recuérdame x siempre"
• Violeta Parra, "Cantores Que Reflexionan"
• Ben Aler, "Honest"
• Jose Luiz Martins, "Cravo e Canela"
Featured artists and songs:
• Ezra Collective, "Body Language" (feat. Sasha Keable)
• Patti LaBelle, "Teach me Tonight (Me Gusta Tu Baile)"
• Teri Gender Bender, "SANAR"
• Kevin Kaarl, "recuérdame x siempre"
• Violeta Parra, "Cantores Que Reflexionan"
• Ben Aler, "Honest"
• Jose Luiz Martins, "Cravo e Canela"
100 years, 100 moments: How women shaped a century of music
For Women's History Month, World Cafe is exploring 100 years of music history with a timeline of 100 moments.
Why are the Grammys' rock categories stuck in the past?
At this year's 67th Grammys, wins for The Beatles and The Rolling Stones in a year when other genres showcased rising stars prompt questions about who votes for rock at the Grammys — and what needs to be done for the awards to recognize new blood.
Meet the Syrians behind the music that inspired a revolution
Syrian soccer player Abdel Basset al-Sarout became the poster child for the Syrian revolution with his iconic protest anthems. In death, he has become its saint. But he didn't do it alone.
Saya Gray: Tiny Desk Concert
Saya Gray offers light and soulful interpretations of her experimental pop songs at the Tiny Desk.
Why one of Greenland's biggest bands makes music in their native language
Music by the Greenlandic indie-rock band Nanook is part of the country's history of calling for social and political change through art.
In a slow week for new albums, pop singer Tate McRae reigns supreme
This week, Canadian singer-songwriter and dancer Tate McRae debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with her album So Close to What, knocking Drake from the top spot.
Celebrating Mardi Gras with New Orleans clarinetist and vocalist Doreen Ketchens
Known as "Lady Louie," Ketchens has been a fixture of the French Quarter for nearly four decades. We talk about her classical training and her career as a street performer, and she'll play some music.