Rosalía is unafraid to pull from every corner of the world
The genre-bending star talks her new album Motomami, expressing sexuality in music and her global approach to pop.
Music Features
Charles Mingus contained multitudes, but his native language was protest
The jazz icon's 100th birthday is a chance to appreciate an enduring throughline of his career, which often teetered between exquisite composure and raging chaos.
On 'Just Like That...,' Bonnie Raitt is a model of continuity
Raitt says she has long admired artists who continued to stretch well into their careers. On her latest album, she does the same, acknowledging the passage of time without surrendering to nostalgia.
The genius of Mingus? It was all in the strings
On the occasion of the legendary bassist's centennial, broadcaster and bass player Greg Bryant zeroes in on the legend's technical wizardry.
Watch a video for Elizabeth King's new gospel soul song, 'I Got A Love'
"I Got A Love," written and produced by Jimbo Matthus, showcases an even more powerful and rawer side of Elizabeth King.
Recovering and reclaiming Black women's place in music history
Black women's contributions to pop music have long been erased or misunderstood. Three recent books, including Danyel Smith's Shine Bright, focus on these stories, offering a richer record of history.
Jabali, Drummer Billy Hart – Master Teacher, Forever Student, and NEA Jazz Master
Jazz Night profiles drummer, composer, educator, & 2022 NEA Jazz Master Billy Hart. Hear stories from his upbringing, words from his mentees, & a performance from Hart's quartet live at Dizzy's Club.
The Masked Singer
Throughout Warm Chris, New Zealand songwriter Aldous Harding is a chameleonic presence, pulling off one mask only to reveal another underneath.
Meme Girls: Three squares talk about Wet Leg, the band everybody's talking about
Wet Leg, the year's breakout indie rock band, just released a debut album full of loopy, addictive songs that are as fun to talk about as they are to listen to.
On 'High,' Caitlyn Smith elevates her sound
Smith has written hits for Miley Cyrus and Garth Brooks, and was set to level up after two records of her own. Then, the pandemic hit. Now, she has a fresh perspective on her new, self-produced album.