The Pedrito Martinez Group: Tiny Desk Concert
The Afro-Cuban percussionist mesmerizes with his almost otherworldly talent on congas.
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From The Lumineers To 'Rattlesnake' Kate, Neyla Pekarek Goes Solo
The Lumineers cellist left the band this past fall. In January, she officially struck out on her own with a solo album, Rattlesnake.
More Than 50 Years In, Mavis Staples Is Still Delivering Messages Of Hope And Justice
She's a political activist and a rock star. In this session, hear lots of music and legendary stories from Mavis Staples.
Video: Behind The Oscar-Nominated Music Of Spike Lee's 'BlacKkKlansman'
Composer and trumpeter Terence Blanchard reveals the creative process that led to BlacKkKlansman's "Blut und Boden (Blood and Soil)."
Greg Ward's New Album 'Feels Like A Walk Home' And A Tribute To Chicago
Saxophonist and composer Greg Ward's Stomping Off From Greenwood is a love letter to the city where he came of age as a musician.
LA's Paisley Underground Scene Reunites With New Album
Dream Syndicate's Steve Wynn, The Three O'Clock's Danny Benair and The Bangles' Vicki Peterson share stories and songs from their new collab album, 3 x 4.
Aldous Harding Talks About Her Intriguing New Song And Video
The New Zealand singer says her strangely alluring video for the song "The Barrel" has been described as "Amish Sci-fi." But its ultimate meaning depends on what you think you see.
New Music: Palehound, Aldous Harding, Sego, More
This week's must-hear songs include the spooky-suave sounds of Palehound, angular, stuttering rock from Sego, the deeply affecting voice of Aldous Harding and more.
J.S. Ondara Examines An Elusive American Dream On His Debut
A decade ago, Ondara was just a kid from Nairobi obsessed with American rock music. Now, his debut album examines the American dream from a newcomer's perspective.
Queen And Lambert To Rock The Oscars
Bohemian Rhapsody, a biopic about Queen's late frontman Freddie Mercury, is up for five awards. Two surviving band members will play at Sunday's ceremony, joined by Adam Lambert singing lead.