The Cuban Roots Of Rock And Roll
Can you hear the cha-cha-cha in "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction"? Or the mambo in "What I'd Say"? Dive into early rock and roll's Cuban DNA.
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Met Opera Faces 'One More Catastrophic Crisis' As Employees Must Work With Domingo
One of opera's most popular and bankable stars is scheduled to sing at New York's famed opera house next week. But a number of Met employees say that they find the situation untenable.
New Music Friday: Our Top 7 Albums Out Sept. 20
Our shortlist of the best albums out this week includes Brittany Howard's masterpiece, Jaime, sad bangers from Tove Lo, a profoundly beautiful, debut solo LP from Mountain Man's Molly Sarlé and more.
Talia Schlanger Welcomes New 'World Cafe' Host, Raina Douris
Though she is sad to be leaving, Talia is thrilled to be handing World Cafe off to an amazing host who she loves listening to.
Brittany Howard Is Seamless From The Studio To The Stage
The Alabama Shakes lead singer has just released her debut solo album, Jaime, and it's incredible both on the record and performed live.
Gregory Porter: Personal Stories For Universal Songs
Host Christian McBride chats with singer-songwriter Gregory Porter about his journey as an ascendent talent.
Y La Bamba: Tiny Desk Concert
Y La Bamba returns for its second Tiny Desk performance with a revised musical vision.
Angélique Kidjo Celebrates Celia Cruz: 'Everything About Celia Is Self-Determination'
Celia Cruz always embraced salsa's African roots — and West African musician Angélique Kidjo embraced her right back. Kidjo recently sat down with Alt.Latino to talk about Cruz's influence on her.
Constructing Jazz Inside Fine Art, And Vice-Versa
The jazz pianist has pulled the curtain off his polymathic abilities, bringing his fine art exhibition — which includes video, installations and performance — home to New York.
A Sense Of Place Visit To Montmartre, Paris With Keren Ann
Born in Israel and raised the Netherlands, Keren Ann now calls Paris home.