Guest DJ Agustín Lira: Struggles And Hope
The veteran protest singer reflects on a crucial time for the farm-worker movement when he helped organize workers using music.
Music
First Watch: Mal Blum, 'Reality TV'
In the new video for "Reality TV," a song about the power of emotional escapism, guitarist and songwriter Mal Blum would rather stay in and watch The Jersey Shore.
First Listen: Aaron Neville, 'Apache'
At 75, the man still sings like an angel who's swallowed a wah-wah pedal. Aaron Neville's new album feels like a manifesto — a declaration of self by an artist who's had time to figure it out.
First Listen: Jeff Beck, 'Loud Hailer'
More than 50 years into his career, the guitar legend once again demonstrates his mastery of tone, while still balancing his trademark sound with powerful lead vocals.
Behind The Black Power Goddess: Betty Davis' Early Demos Released
Betty Davis was already gaining attention as Betty Mabry in the late 1960s when she met Miles Davis. He produced legendary sessions for her that have never been released — until now.
Watch Courtney Barnett's Cameo-Packed 'Elevator Operator'
Jeff Tweedy, the members of Sleater-Kinney and others pop up in the Australian singer's new video.
Heron Oblivion On World Cafe
Folk singer and drummer Meg Baird leads a band of loud, psychedelic guitars. Hear a live performance and conversation.
Watch Cymande Perform Live In The Studio
The pioneering British funk and soul band gathers in the studio for a stirring performance of "Bra."
The Thistle & Shamrock: More New Summer Sounds
Host Fiona Ritchie shares new songs from rising artists like Andrew Finn Magill and The Jeremiahs.
At Former Al Capone Hangout, The Hammond B3 Is The Star
These days the Green Mill is a respectable jazz club. As part of the series "Musicians In Their Own Words" producer David Schulman introduces us to Chris Foreman who plays the Hammond B3.