Brittany Howard Makes Her Declaration As A Solo Star
Alabama Shakes frontwoman Brittany Howard named her debut solo album, Jaime, after her older sister who died as a teenager.
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Angélique Kidjo Explains Celia Cruz's Rhythmic Singing Style
Cruz, known as the "Queen of Salsa," always carried her African roots into her music. Watch Angélique Kidjo explain what Cruz's music means to her and demonstrate her unique way of singing.
Nilüfer Yanya: Tiny Desk Concert
There's a hush to the music of Nilüfer Yanya that made the Tiny Desk the perfect stage for her sound.
10 Songs That Say Something About North Carolina
The state is home to many musical worlds, as well as virtues that have inspired the likes of Doc and Merle Watson, Carolina Chocolate Drops, James Taylor and rapper Petey Pablo.
mxmtoon Leaps From Online To Make Her Debut
The teen singer-songwriter started secretly uploading music online when she was still in high school. Now, she calls her debut album, the masquerade, "rhyming diary entries to music."
'This Machine Kills Fascists': Politics And Music With Billy Bragg
The singer-songwriter is used to speaking and singing out against the rise of authoritarianism.
Ibeyi's Voices Rise Up
The sisters share how their Yoruban traditions have shaped the people they become.
Banjo Player, Folklorist, Photographer and Filmmaker John Cohen Has Died
A member of the New Lost City Ramblers, Cohen celebrated American roots culture in many mediums, including his celebrated photography. He died Monday at age 87.
Marc Chouarain On Pulling Music Out Of Thin Air
Multi-instrumentalist, film composer and rare instrument enthusiast Marc Chouarain teaches host Talia Schlanger how to play the theremin.
Viking's Choice: Cracked Music From The Nurse With Wound List, Hypercolor Rave, More
Nurse With Wound's influential list of 291 experimental artists finally gets the compilation treatment, plus a toxic banger from noise-rock trio Buildings and rhapsodic rave music by Octo Octa.