Shemekia Copeland On World Cafe
The blues star performs live versions of songs from her latest album, Outskirts Of Love.
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Alt.Latino's Midwinter Pick-Me-Up Mix
Ever have one of those days when the world is conspiring against you? When even your dog isn't your biggest fan? This mix ought to help lift your spirits.
Alabama Shakes' Brittany Howard On Small-Town Life, Big-Time Music
Howard was raised on her father's junkyard in the small town of Athens, Ala. "It was a really interesting way to grow up," she tells Fresh Air.
Let Twitter Be Your Guide Through This Michael Jackson Casting Mess
When the news leaves you speechless, let Twitter take the wheel.
Front Row: Charles Kelley, 'The Only One Who Gets Me (1 Mic 1 Take)'
Lady Antebellum singer turns wistful and reflective on a stripped-down performance for 1 Mic 1 Take, and discusses the unexpected direction of his solo album.
World Cafe Presents: Dr. Dog
Watch from a front-row seat as the trippy Philly band performs "Bring My Baby Back" in its hometown.
Songs We Love: Nicholas McCarthy, 'The Man I Love'
The one-handed British pianist pours the optimism of a young man at the dawn of his career into a classic Gershwin song.
Parlour Tricks, 'Broken Hearts/Bones'
Parlour Tricks draws romance and free expression out of the mundane aisles of a supermarket in the video for "Broken Hearts/Bones. "
First Listen: Elliott Smith, 'Heaven Adores You'
The soundtrack to a new documentary inventories the periphery of the late singer's catalog: unheard early recordings, instrumentals, collaborations, live appearances and other illuminating footnotes.
First Listen: Dr. Dog, 'The Psychedelic Swamp'
The Philly psych-rock band revisits some of its earliest material, now fully fleshed out. Loopy, charming idiosyncrasy abounds.