Songs We Love: Chimurenga Renaissance, 'Girlz With Gunz'
Pan-global hip-hop by Tendai Maraire (of Shabazz Palaces) and guitarist Hussein Kalonji, dedicated to "revolutionary African women."
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Guest Dose: Daniel Haaksman
The globetrotting world-beat DJ and producer shares a mix of his favorite current tunes, from new Brazilian baile funk to the latest sounds by a Congolese supergroup.
From Television To '10 Cloverfield Lane,' A Composer Plays With Surprise — And Luck
When a film starts, "you have anywhere from two to 10 seconds to get the audience's attention," score writer Bear McCreary says. He gained this and other advice from his mentor, whom he met by chance.
Tedeschi Trucks Band On World Cafe
Hear the 12-member band perform powerful and expansive songs from its new album, Let Me Get By.
Discover Latin Musicians From The 2016 Tiny Desk Contest
This week on Alt.Latino, hear an incredible range of Latin sounds from this year's entrants.
First Listen: Dave Cobb's 'Southern Family' Compilation
The producer and guitarist presides over a graceful concept album in which some of country and Americana's biggest stars reflect on home.
George Martin Changed The Way I Listen To Music
The producer's work with The Beatles opened the ears of a young Bob Boilen to the possibilities of a song, and stretched the boundaries of popular music.
Watch M. Ward Perform 'Confession' Live In The Studio
The singer-songwriter performs a track from his new solo album for KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic.
ORA's Contemporary Twist On A 16th-Century Mass
Founded in 2014, this vibrant, new choral group juxtaposes William Byrd's Renaissance classic with newly commissioned inspirations.
Song Premiere: The Arcs Cover A Buried Classic
For the soundtrack to the HBO show Vinyl, The Arcs cover a classic R&B tune which influenced The Beatles' "I Feel Fine" and Led Zeppelin's "Moby Dick."