Music

In 'Me,' Elton John Pulls Back The Curtain On A Storied Life

1:00pm October 13, 2019

In a wide-ranging interview with NPR about his memoir, the rock star shares that at 72 years old, he's finally ready to look back. He offers thoughts on his royal friends, drug use and cell phones.

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Remembering Henry 'Gip' Gipson

8:12am October 12, 2019

by Peter Breslow

Musician Henry "Gip" Gipson died this week. He ran a legendary blues juke joint in Bessemer, Ala.

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Pixies performing live for WXPN's Free At Noon Concert at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia.

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Pixies, Beyond The Stage And Behind The Scenes

6:56pm October 11, 2019

Black Francis and Joey Santiago talk about recording in upstate New York with a journalist watching their every move for a podcast on the making of the new Pixies album.

Prince's estate was not happy with President Trump on Thursday night.

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Prince's Estate Condemns Trump's Use Of 'Purple Rain' At Campaign Rally

2:04pm October 11, 2019

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

According to Prince's estate, President Trump had promised not to use any of the icon's music during his campaign.

Jazz Night in America's playlist offers a modern jazz survey at ground level, from stone classics to state-of-the-art jams.

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Jazz Night In America: The Playlist

10:28am October 11, 2019

by Nate Chinen

A modern jazz survey at ground level, from stone classics to state-of-the-art jams.

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Watch Mon Laferte Perform 'El Beso' Live In The Studio

9:30am October 11, 2019

by Jose Galvan

Mon Laferte gives a powerful performance of "El Beso" off her 2018 album, Norma.

Andrew Ridgeley and George Michael of Wham performing on stage in 1985.

In Book, Andrew Ridgeley Pays Tribute To George Michael And A More Innocent Pop Era

4:46pm October 10, 2019

by Maura Johnson

In WHAM!, the singer-songwriter reminds readers of Michael's songwriting genius, often overlooked by pop-averse critics and taken for granted by listeners who gorged on the hooky riches of the '80s.

Los Rivera Destino perform at Nuevofest hosted by World Cafe Live in Philadelphia.

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Nuevofest 2019: The Smooth Grooves Of Los Rivera Destino

4:40pm October 10, 2019

by Bruce Warren

The band, whose members have collaborated with Bad Bunny, was one of the many musical highlights of Nuevofest.

Tamino inside the World Cafe Performance Studio

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Tamino Embraces His Voice And A More Delicate Sound

12:59pm October 10, 2019

Although his remarkable voice has been compared to Jeff Buckley's, the singer self-identifies more with Chris Cornell. Hear a live studio performance.

Barcelona's NOIA is featured on the playlist this week.

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Alt.Latino Playlist: Fall Music To Match Any Mood

11:28am October 10, 2019

Riot Grrrl Chicana punk shares the mosh put with classic boleros and Latin jazz on this week's playlist.