First Listen: Swearin', 'Fall Into The Sun'
A rejuvenated Swearin' packs its first record in five years full of indie-rock rippers from an older and wiser vantage point.
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The New Kanye Reaffirms His Love For President Trump On 'SNL'
Yandhi's release is still a mystery, but Ye makes his allegiance to all things MAGA clear in another controversial album rollout week.
Otis Rush, Chicago Blues Legend, Dies At 84
Rush's unique style of soloing and powerful tenor voice helped shape the Chicago blues sound and deeply influenced famed guitarists like Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, Jimmy Page and Stevie Ray Vaughn.
'It Never Existed Before': M.I.A. On Changing Pop And Documenting Her Story
'MATANGI/ MAYA/ M.I.A.' is a new documentary about musician and activist M.I.A. She joins NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro to talk about the film and what it's like for women who speak out.
Remembering Guitarist Otis Rush
Guitarist Otis Rush helped shape the Chicago blues sound, and deeply influenced a generation of musicians including Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton and Buddy Guy. He died on Saturday at the age of 84.
Music For Healing: A Meditative Alt.Latino Playlist
An emotionally exhausting week calls for music that helps you to unwind and just breathe.
New Music From Alt.Latino
After a week of relentless and emotionally taxing news, Alt.Latino gives us a playlist of soothing songs to wash away the stress.
A Fiery Debate Over 'Sissies' Vs. Macho Men In China's Social Media
It started when the boy band New F4 was featured on the annual back-to-school special that every primary and middle school student must watch and discuss.
The Hot New Musical Trend In Zanzibar Is From The '80s — The 1880s
The traditional music known as taarab was fading away — until a school began giving lessons to aspiring musicians.
Jefferson Airplane Co-Founder, Singer And Songwriter Marty Balin Dead At 76
Balin was a principal contributor to the San Francisco psychedelic scene — and by extension, a prominent contributor to the sound of American rock.