Beyond Country And Blues: The Jazz Legacy Of Houston
Though not well known for its jazz scene, Houston has produced some of the country's best jazz musicians, including Jason Moran.
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Jury Clears Led Zeppelin In 'Stairway To Heaven' Plagiarism Suit
A California jury has ruled that the members of Led Zeppelin did not steal the melody that opens a seminal song in rock history.
C.W. Stoneking On World Cafe
The Australian singer-songwriter's live sound is almost like listening to a pile of old blues 78s.
Goth Girl Gangs And Synth Pop: Japanese Breakfast Shares A New Video
Japanese Breakfast, a.k.a. Michelle Zauner, crafts a creepy video to match the drama of her music.
Watch Marlon Williams Perform Live In The Studio
The New Zealand country singer plays "When I Was A Young Girl" for KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic.
'I Feel Like I'm Free When I'm Dancing There': Love And Pride On The Dance Floor
The recent tragedy in Orlando hit a space that's practically sacred for gay Latinos. This week, Alt.Latino celebrates stories of the dance floor.
First Listen: Mark Barrott, 'Sketches From An Island 2'
Barrott's Balearic music, rooted in the sounds of his adopted home on Ibiza, exudes no fuss even as it distills an entire planet of sound into a local spirit.
Maya Beiser Spins The Clock Back To Bach
In a new video, the cellist plays with time and memory, turning back the clock to when she first heard J.S. Bach's music on a scratchy old LP. It remains, she says, a timeless lodestar for her art.
Who Is Your Favorite New Artist of 2016 (So Far)?
Tell us who your favorite new artist is for the year so far. We're looking for musicians making a debut with either their first album, EP or very first songs.
First Listen: Bat For Lashes, 'The Bride'
Bat For Lashes' new concept album, The Bride, plays with the same traditions and symbols that make weddings romantic, to dark and devastating effect.