West African Supergroup Les Amazones D'Afrique Returns With 'Amazones Power'
The album mixes intoxicating, danceable rhythms and a message calling out violence and other forms of mistreatment of women all over the globe.
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Selena Gomez On Recapturing Her Public Image, Mental Health And Her No. 1 Album
In the space between 2015's Revival and her latest release, Gomez has battled Lupus, depression and anxiety, and had two high profile breakups — all while millions followed along on social media.
Opera For Newbies: Busting Myths And Belting High Notes
A listener's guide for the opera-curious includes a little history, a little trash-talk and some gorgeous singing.
On Their Latest Album, The Haden Triplets Sing 'The Family Songbook'
The daughters of accomplished upright bassist Charlie Haden have reached back even further for inspiration on their latest album, drawing influence from the country roots of their grandfather.
The Cloud Over The Grammys: Allegations Of Sexual Misconduct, Vote Rigging
The Grammy Awards telecast is airing Sunday evening. The Recording Academy says that nothing should overshadow the night, but allegations from its ousted female president and CEO suggest otherwise.
20 Years Later, How Does It Feel?
Hailed as a neo-soul smash in 2000, D'Angelo's Voodoo now feels decades more lived-in than its peers. The album's engineer, Russell Elevado, says sounding "old" became the key to sounding timeless.
Grammy Awards Will Take Place Under A Cloud Of Allegations
The Recording Academy, which hands out the Grammys, has been hit with allegations of sexual misconduct and vote-rigging, lodged by the academy's recently dismissed President and CEO Deborah Dugan.
Megan Thee Stallion Introduces Fans To Her New Alter Ego With New Single
Don't say she didn't warn you! Megan Thee Stallion shares her first solo single of 2020 and debuts a fresh alter ego named Suga.
Thanks To His Dad, Baby Ryan Covers AC/DC's 'Thunderstruck'
Matt MacMillan spent a year recording his son's coos and laughs. He painstakingly isolated them by pitch and stitched them together. The result is some serious competition for AC/DC.
J.S. Ondara: Tiny Desk Concert
After first trying to win our annual Tiny Desk Contest, the singer-songwriter from Nairobi decided to put out a record, got nominated for a Grammy and wound up here anyway.