Music Moment: Kanye West's 'Jesus Is King'
After much delay and anticipation, Kanye West released his ninth studio album, titled Jesus Is King. Music critic Ivie Ani discusses of few of the album's songs.
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Actor Anthony Ramos Talks About New Album
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La Santa Cecilia On Its New Album Sung In English
The SoCal Mexican roots-rock and soul band drops by to chat about its new, self-titled album. Over the past decade as a band, the members now feel like family.
Booker T. Jones Reflects On His Life in Music
Jones' band, Booker T. & the MG's, composed the instrumental classic, "Green Onions," and played background to Otis Redding. His new memoir is Time is Tight. Originally broadcast March 26, 2007.
First Reviled, Now Revered: The Historic Albums Of 1969
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Lizzo Enlists Ariana Grande For 'Good As Hell' Remix
Pop juggernaut Ariana Grande joins the fun in this remix of the unstoppable 2016 song, with her own demand to be treated right.
Listen: Kanye West Finally Drops 'Jesus Is King'
After some confusion, mixed messaging and conflicting timelines, Kanye West's ninth studio album, Jesus Is King, has arrived.
Grace Potter Shifts Towards 'Daylight'
Her second solo album follows the 180 degree pivot in her personal life and marks a return to her beloved blues rock sound.
'We Live In The Time Of Joni Mitchell': Brandi Carlile Turns 'Blue' Into Repertoire
Carlile's tribute concert established a new approach to canonizing Mitchell's work. And in a video produced for the concert, musicians and friends share their favorite lyrics by Mitchell.