50 Years Of Sparks: The World Ain't Big Enough For The Both Of Them
The eclectic, prolific and beloved brother-brother pop duo is marking 50 years this year – but, somehow, you've never heard their music? Let's fix that.
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Trojan Records, Legendary Reggae Label, Resurrects A Long Out-Of-Print Trove
"The Trojan Story" rocked the music world in 1971, introducing listeners to artists like Jimmy Cliff, the Maytals, and Lee "Scratch" Perry. Long out of print, the three-LP set is reissued on June 18.
Songs For Freedom: A Juneteenth Playlist From Pianist Lara Downes
Music offers freedom. Freedom of expression — a way to rejoice and to mourn, to offer comfort, to call for change.
Tiny Desk Playlist: Celebrating Black Music Month Is A Family Affair
Talent runs in the family for these Tiny Desk alums. As we celebrate Black Music Month, let's take a look at these Tiny Desk stars and their extra-special guests.
Don And Moki Cherry's Organic Dreams Made Real
In the late '60s through the '70s, Don and Moki Cherry imagined a world where creative music, education and the arts all lived together.
Billy Bragg And Joe Henry On Mountain Stage
Two gifted storytellers perform railroad songs and take fans on a journey during a Mountain Stage performance from 2016.
A 'Jazz Night' Family Affair: Father And Son Saxophonists Mike And Julian Lee
Jazz Night explores the heartwarming relationship between saxophonists Mike Lee and his son Julian, through music from both and the backstory that led to Julian's early love of jazz.
The Best 2021 Tiny Desk Contest Entries We Saw This Week: Volume 4
While our judges search for the winner, we're sharing more entries we love. This week's selection includes an ode to Black identity shot on the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre.
Portland's Young Hip-Hop Artists Are Paving The Way For Music And Justice
A new generation of hip-hop artists are melding music and activism in response to the pandemic and last summer's protests for racial justice.
Jazz Elder Statesman Anthony Braxton Continues To Defy Expectations
Maverick jazz composer Anthony Braxton was set to spend his 75th birthday performing at events around the world, but then... well, you know. He has two new boxed sets out this month.