Songs We Love: Moor Mother, 'Deadbeat Protest'
Though Camae Ayewa shrouds her words in shards of sonic confrontation, her message is as blunt and compressed as her music: She's hungry, under attack, fists up, forever in peril.
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Two David Bowie Albums Prepped For Record Store Day Release
A proper dig into the vault and a live show from 1974 will hit stores in late April.
Songs We Love: Jealous Of The Birds, 'Goji Berry Sunset'
In two deceptively simple minutes, Irish singer Naomi Hamilton constructs an intimate space that's instantly, indelibly compelling.
After An Unexpected Rise, Earl St. Clair Is Ready For More Surprises
The soulful singer's EP, My Name Is Earl, weaves a tale of couch-surfing, self-medication and, ultimately, success.
World Cafe Nashville: Marty Stuart
Hear a session with the walking, talking, singing, guitar-slinging repository of American popular music in advance of his new album, Way Out West.
How'd International Women's Day Go For Musicians?
Artists from Adele to Vagabon to First Aid Kit weighed in on women's rights and gender equality with tweets, songs and more.
Latin Roots: Los Hacheros
Signed to Daptone Records' new Latin imprint, the five-piece band blends The Dap-Kings' soul, fire and reverence with its own take on the golden era of Latin music.
Sexism From Two Leading Jazz Artists Draws Anger — And Presents An Opportunity
A conversation between two leading jazz musicians led to a public debate over misogyny in the form on International Women's Day.
Grammy Award-Winning Latin Jazz Flutist Dave Valentin Dies At 64
Valentin became one of the pre-eminent flutists in Latin jazz, known for his creative combination of fusion, pop and R&B. Valentin died Wednesday of complications from a stroke, his manager said.
Lorde Shares Somber New Ballad 'Liability'
Lorde has announced the title of her new album, Melodrama, out June 16.