Songs We Love: Corb Lund, 'Sadr City'
Listen to the outlaw ballad written from the perspective of a Middle East combat veteran, then read the versatile singer-songwriter open up about his craft.
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'This Is Our Guy': Musicians Rally For Harry Nilsson, An Icon Who Dodged Fame
Two decades after his death, Harry Nilsson has become a common cause for a group of artists hellbent on getting him into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. (They even wrote a song about it.)
Patti Smith Reveals Her Solitary Soul In The 'M Train'
Smith follows up to her National Book Award-winning memoir, Just Kids, with another memoir, M Train. Critic Maureen Corrigan says it is a haunting story about weathering life's storms.
The Diverse World Of Yo-Yo Ma
Sample the musically omnivorous cellist's wide-ranging work — from J.S. Bach to modern invocations of ancient folk traditions.
'Such A Perfect Fit': David Gilmour And Polly Samson On 20 Years Of Collaboration
Watch the striking, animated video for David Gilmour's "The Girl in the Yellow Dress," from his new album Rattle That Lock. The song features lyrics by Gilmour's wife, Polly Samson.
'Gates Of Gold' Showcases Los Lobos' Musical Influences And Extends The Band's Sound
Now in its fourth decade of music-making, Los Lobos just released its first studio album since 2010. Rock critic Ken Tucker says Gates of Gold is "full of thick, mysterious music."
Singer Blurs The Lines Between East And West On 'Sounds And Cries Of the World'
Singer Jen Shyu was born in Illinois, but spent years in East Asia, studying regional music, languages and literature. Critic Kevin Whitehead says that Shyu's research echoes throughout her new album.
New Complete Recording Restores A Forgotten Trojan War Musical
A two-CD set featuring performers from the Lyric Stage of Irving, Texas, revives the complete score of the 1954 musical, The Golden Apple. Critic Lloyd Schwartz calls it a "game-changing" recording.
Remembering Henry Jacobs, The 'Goof-Off' Who Pioneered Surround Sound
Jacobs' achievements are almost too diverse to list: a humorist, record producer, sound designer and radio host, he achieved little fame but was a catalyst for giant steps in the worlds he touched.
Guest DJ Rita Moreno On Fighting Back And Winning
The iconic actress and singer joins Alt.Latino to discuss the life of a Latina in Hollywood, as well as what the original West Side Story lyrics said.