M.A.K.U SoundSystem On World Cafe
The eight-piece band playfully explores its Colombian roots in a live session.
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The Longest Note Record Gets Broken, Or Maybe Not
There was some confusion over who has been able to hold the longest note on a wind instrument using the technique called circular breathing.
First Listen: Nick Hakim, 'Green Twins'
The soul singer's debut album is both irresistible and challenging.
First Listen: Chastity Brown, 'Silhouette Of Sirens'
Silhouette Of Sirens is a work of brooding soul by a voice we need right now.
First Listen: Land Of Talk, 'Life After Youth'
On the Montreal-based indie-pop band's first album in seven years, Elizabeth Powell's voice captures a just-right mix of sweetness and ache.
First Listen: Jlin, 'Black Origami'
The Gary, Ind., electronic producer turns a Chicago footwork party into a global drum-machine circle.
Mexican Rock Giants Café Tacvba On Touring Trump's America
The band's upcoming international tour supports a new album that doesn't shy away from politics. "With a neighbor like the one we have," member Emmanuel del Real says, "you can't not say something."
Pianist Abdullah Ibrahim Proves Himself A One-Man Movement On 'Ancient Africa'
The reissued album features the sound of the South African musician once known as Dollar Brand. Critic Kevin Whitehead says: "When Abdullah got a-rumbling, his piano was like a force of nature."
Hear The Nominees For This Year's Americana Awards On World Cafe
Nominations for the 2017 Americana Honors & Awards were announced Tuesday. Hear interviews and performances from some of the nominees, including the Drive-By Truckers and Sturgill Simpson.
A Mother's Day Mix: Songs That Remind You Of Mom
This week we share the incredible stories listeners shared about the songs that remind them of their mothers, from Ella Fitzgerald to Shania Twain and The Mamas & The Papas.