Hear An Unreleased Shirley Collins Song From A New Documentary
The British folk singer is the subject of The Ballad Of Shirley Collins. Hear a 1958 BBC recording of "Wondrous Love."
Music Reviews
Songs We Love: Latin Bitman ft. Nora Norman, 'You'
A new single from the Chilean DJ, producer and former Olympic surfer José Antonio Bravo, aka Latin Bitman, draws inspiration from the thrill of riding waves.
Songs We Love: Kat Edmonson, 'Old Fashioned Gal'
On the first single from Old Fashioned Gal, Edmonson pines for a respite from pop-up ads and notifications, for a phone "inextricably connected to a wall."
Forebears: Bessie Smith, The Empress Of The Blues
The pioneering singer influenced blues, jazz, rock and beyond with her powerful voice and inventive delivery, displaying a greatness rooted in the ability to channel her life story into her work.
First Listen: Anderson East, 'Encore'
With sophisticated song arrangements and dashing interpretations, the Nashville singer recognizes the importance of artfulness even to raw, Southern soul expression.
'Louisiana Hayride Tonight' Revisits A Small-Time Show That Hosted Big-Name Stars
A new 20-disc box set contains over 500 performances from the Shreveport, La., program that served as a talent showcase for country acts in the 1950s — including Hank Williams and Elvis Presley.
First Listen: Typhoon, 'Offerings'
The band's fourth album, its most ominous and sonically dramatic, is also a work of brilliant storytelling about a man losing his memory.
Bomba Estéreo And Arcade Fire Team Up On 'Everything Now (Todo Ya)'
A chance encounter between the Canadian rock band and the Colombian electronic group results in an inspired collaborative remix.
In Debut Album, Ladama Reinterprets Sounds From 4 Countries
Ladama's four ensemble members met during a fellowship program through the State Department. Their self-titled debut album, Ladama, offers new takes on musical traditions from their homes in Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia and the U.S.
Norwegian Jazz Star Releases New Album
Ellen Andrea Wang is one of the most recognizable jazz artists in Norway. Wang studied classical violin for ten years before switching to the bass at sixteen and studying jazz at the Norwegian Academy of Music. Music reviewer Michelle Mercer says her sophomore album Blank Out reflects 1980s art pop as much as jazz.