Songs We Love: The Spook School, 'August 17th'
Hear the Scottish queer punk band perform a moving DIY ballad about loving someone who is in love with someone else.
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Mitch Albom's 'The Magic Strings Of Frankie Presto' On World Cafe
The author's new novel looks at the history of music through the life of fictional guitarist Frankie Presto.
Itzhak Perlman: I'm Not On The Stage To Walk, I'm On It To Play
Steve Inskeep continues his conversation with Itzhak Perlman, who was 13 when he performed on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1958. When he was four, Perlman contracted polio and has used crutches since.
On Thanksgiving, Four Musicians Show Mutual Gratitude
Ari Shapiro speaks with four artists — Oregon's Blind Pilot, Nashville's Rayland Baxter, Atlanta's Raury and Colombia's Kali Uchis — about a fellow musician they're grateful for.
Thank It Forward: Musicians Give Gratitude For The Musicians They Love
It's a chain of musical gratitude, Part 2: NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with four artists about fellow musicians they're grateful for. Israel Nebeker of Blind Pilot picks Nashville singer Rayland Baxter, who in turn recommends Raury, who sends his gratitude to Colombian singer Kali Uchis.
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats On World Cafe
Hear how a singer-songwriter from Denver went gospel-soul — and made a hit record.
Latin Roots: Billy Gibbons Adds A Cubano Twist To The Blues
Hear the ZZ Top guitarist like you've never heard him before.
KCRW Presents: Hiatus Kaiyote
Watch the ambitious neo-soul collective perform "By Fire" live at Apogee Studio.
10 Reasons To Visit Your Local Record Store On Friday
The Black Friday edition of the annual Record Store Day event brings treats for vinyl lovers — from early rock singles to classic hip-hop albums — out of the vaults.
This Thanksgiving, Indulge In A Buffet Of Musical Casseroles
Renee Montagne talks to music commentator Miles Hoffman who compares classical music pieces to casseroles. A good casserole needs contrasting but complementary ingredients to make something delicious.