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Alt.Latino host Felix Contreras gives us a taste of his favorite Latin music of the year.
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For Mavis Staples, The Music Of The Civil Rights Era Couldn't Be More Relevant Today
The gospel legend is now a Kennedy Center honoree. She discusses developing an iconic voice at a young age, her family's confrontations with racism and why she's a big fan of Chance The Rapper.
The Life Of Danny Barker, Who Saw Jazz As 'A Ride On A Royal Camel'
Barker played with everyone from Billie Holliday to Cab Calloway to Jelly Roll Morton. Scott Simon speaks with Music Inside Out host Gwen Thompkins about the late banjo player and guitarist's legacy.
Remembering Four Electronic Musicians Lost In The Oakland Warehouse Fire
One week ago, a fire ripped through an Oakland warehouse that was being used as a music venue and artist community. Hear the music of four up-and-coming electronic artists who died in that fire.
Childish Gambino's New Album Is A Funky Left Turn
While he was working on Atlanta, Donald Glover was also gathering musicians for soul jam sessions. "Awaken, My Love!" is an album of '70s throwback sounds that feels thrillingly alive.
Grover Washington, Jr. On Piano Jazz
The Grammy-winning saxophonist plays Duke Ellington standards with host Marian McPartland in a 1994 session.
Born In Sudan, Based In Brooklyn. A Singer Remixes Her Identities
Please, says the singer-songwriter, don't pigeonhole her as some sort of "refugee artist." She calls her music "East-African Retro-Pop."
Weekend LISTening: 5 Japanese Bands You Need To Hear
Naoko Yamano of the pioneering Japanese pop-punk band Shonen Knife recommends some of her favorite rising stars from the Land of the Rising Sun.
Singer Allyson Seconds Revitalizes Power-Pop On 'Little World'
The second album by the California-based singer features an optimism often associated with West Coast pop. Critic Ken Tucker says Little World creates an "alternate universe of the sunniest sounds."
'Harlem River Drive' Revisited With Eddie Palmieri
Palmieri's classic Latin funk album remains relevant 45 years later. This performance shows why.