Soccer Mommy Leans Into Darkness With 'Lucy'
On the band's new single, "Lucy," singer Sophie Allison wrestles with the curse of temptation.
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What She Brought With Her
It can be tempting to encapsulate Celia Cruz's life with a single phrase: "The Queen of Salsa." But she carried with her a deeper musical history from Cuba than that phrase can encompass.
Jon Pardi's Hyperactive Honky-Tonk Brings The Past Into The Present
Heartache Medication favors muscled-up guitars and booming drums, but reserves a place of honor for gutsy, tunefully expressive fiddle and steel solos.
Watch Bassist Linda May Han Oh Perform Her Dynamic New Project, 'Aventurine'
Jazz Night in America teamed up with CapitalBop's Traveling Loft Series to present a performance of Linda May Han Oh's Aventurine at NPR's Studio One in Washington, D.C.
The Time Ric Ocasek Helped My Band Make Its First Record
Matthew Caws' band Nada Surf had "no immediate prospects" when Caws passed Ocasek a demo tape at a show — and before he knew it, they were all in the studio together, recording the band's debut.
Alt.Latino Playlist: Bronx Urbano, Spanish Swing And Brazilian Psych-Rock
Fat Joe teams with Cardi B, a multicultural band plays Spanish swing and members of two Brazilian psych-rock bands unite.
Delgres Combines Guadeloupean Heritage With New Orleans Creole And Blues
Pascal Danaë shed light on the historic and musical connection between Africa, the French West Indies and Louisiana.
Heritage Month Special: Mexican Music Then And Now
Three portraits of musicians and a filmmaker who illuminate distinct forms of Mexican music expression.
Brittany Howard Makes Her Declaration As A Solo Star
Alabama Shakes frontwoman Brittany Howard named her debut solo album, Jaime, after her older sister who died as a teenager.
Angélique Kidjo Explains Celia Cruz's Rhythmic Singing Style
Cruz, known as the "Queen of Salsa," always carried her African roots into her music. Watch Angélique Kidjo explain what Cruz's music means to her and demonstrate her unique way of singing.