Music

From left to right: Rolando Herts, ‎director of the Delta Center for Culture and Learning at Delta State University, Annyce P. Campbell, 92, and Eulah Peterson, 68, both from Mound Bayou, Miss.

Here's What's Become Of A Historic All-Black Town In The Mississippi Delta

4:16pm March 08, 2017

by Melissa Block

Founded by former slaves in 1887, Mound Bayou, Miss., was one of the country's first all-black towns. Here's a look into its historic past and uncertain future.

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The Process Behind An A Capella Ode Against Melancholy (With Help From Nina Simone)

3:25pm March 08, 2017

by Bob Boilen

How a simple sentiment transformed itself to a simple Irish style ballad with inspiration from Nina Simone and singing help from Monica Martin (Phox).

Music & Culture

Celebrating Mujeres: Butterflies, Brujas And Bey

3:16pm March 08, 2017

March 8 marks International Women's Day. Alt.Latino brings in a panel of Latinx music journalists to explore contemporary feminist movements in music and culture.

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A still from Chastity Belt's "Different Now" video.

Music & Culture

Chastity Belt Is Going Hungry In 'Different Now' Video

2:58pm March 08, 2017

by Lars Gotrich

On its first single, the post-punk band pays tribute to Temple Of The Dog's video for "Hunger Strike." There is so much plaid.

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Watch The Afghan Whigs' Sleazy And Surreal Video For 'Demon In Profile'

2:51pm March 08, 2017

by Lars Gotrich

Har Mar Superstar, well, stars in the video as an outsized rock... person, getting ready for the gig. Also, the occult.

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Hear Monster Movie's Gracefully Gigantic And Melodic 'Keep The Voices Distant'

2:21pm March 08, 2017

by Lars Gotrich

Spurred on by Slowdive's reunion, its guitarist Christian Savill has expanded the lineup of his dream-pop band.

Actor Bruce Lee with producer Fred Weintraub, on the set Enter the Dragon in 1973.

Fred Weintraub, Founder Of The Bitter End And 'Enter The Dragon' Producer, Dies At 88

2:19pm March 08, 2017

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

As an impresario and producer, Weintraub fueled the careers of scores of important performers across music, comedy and film — from Bob Dylan to Woody Allen to Bruce Lee. He died Sunday at age 88.

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Remembering Dutch Jazz Pianist And Composer Misha Mengelberg

2:01pm March 08, 2017

by Kevin Whitehead

Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead remembers Mengelberg, who died Friday, as a "musical anarchist" who taught classical counterpoint and wrote dozens of catchy melodies.

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Hurray For The Riff Raff performs at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia.

Music & Culture

Hurray For The Riff Raff On World Cafe

1:54pm March 08, 2017

by Talia Schlanger

Watch Alynda Segarra and her bandmates perform "Rican Beach" and hear a conversation about the band's new album, The Navigator.

A giant bear plays a guitar in this scene from the animated video for Kurt Rosenwinkel's "Casio Vanguard."

Music & Culture

First Watch: Kurt Rosenwinkel, 'Casio Vanguard'

1:15pm March 08, 2017

by Nate Chinen

Kurt Rosenwinkel, one of the most influential jazz guitarist of the last 20 years, has been working for a decade on a new album. Now it's finally coming out, along with this remarkable animated video.