2 New Albums Confirm Thelonious Monk's Genius As A Composer
Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews two new interpretations of Monk's complete works: Monk's Dreams, by pianist Frank Kimbrough, and Work, by guitarist Miles Okazaki.
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Capitalist Greed Is Child's Play For Leyla McCalla In 'Money Is King' Video
The Carolina Chocolate Drops cellist finds modern social and political issues in a 1930s calypso song. Watch the video premiere.
Nate Wood - fOUR: Tiny Desk Concert
The multi-instrumentalist says he only wishes he had more limbs; but Wood still manages to simultaneously play a bass guitar, keys and drums, all while singing into a wearable microphone.
A Year After Dolores O'Riordan's Death, The Cranberries Unveil 'All Over Now'
"All Over Now" has the stately, lovely feel of a classic Cranberries single, weighed down and made somber by O'Riordan's repetition of the titular refrain.
New Mix: Lana Del Rey, Telekinesis, Stella Donnelly, & More
Our first mix of new music in 2019 includes a spare heartbreaker from Lana Del Rey, the sharp guitar pop of Telekinesis, a candid takedown from Stella Donnelly and more.
A Song Called 'Quiet' Struck A Chord With Women. Two Years Later, It's Still Ringing
Born as a vessel for one person's trauma, the song by MILCK became an anthem overnight after the 2017 Women's March. But it wasn't done growing.
Black Women, #MeToo & 'Surviving R. Kelly'
Allegations about the singer date back to 1994.
Bidding Farewell To 'Hello, Dolly!': Actress Carol Channing Dies At 97
Channing's big break came in 1949 when she was cast as Lorelei Lee in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. But she'll always be remembered for her role as a life-loving matchmaker and "meddler" in Hello, Dolly!
Carol Channing: In Memoriam Playlist
Hear some iconic songs and comedic sketches performed by the iconic Broadway star, who died Tuesday at age 97.
'Rip It Up': A Tour Through Scottish Pop History
World Cafe went on a tour of the National Museum of Scotland's exhibition dedicated to Scottish pop music with the man who wrote the book on it, BBC Radio Scotland host Vic Galloway.