Laura Nyro And The Summer Of 1968
Scott Simon reminisces about the summer of 1968 through a song.
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Black Thought Sets Out On His Own
Streams of Thought Vol. 1, the debut solo project from the voice of The Roots, shows off a side of the rapper fans rarely get to hear.
'Still A Lot Of Love': Arturo O'Farrill On Cuba-U.S. Artistic Relations
The band leader weighs in on the complicated and historical relationship between Cuba and the United States.
Spotify To Roll Back Its 'Hateful Conduct' Policy
The policy, met with both cheers and jeers, was criticized for the confusion its implementation caused.
John Prine On World Cafe
You don't have to have heard John Prine's music before to feel instantly connected to him. His songs are an invitation to come along.
Ben Sidran On Piano Jazz
On this episode from 1989, the composer, pianist and song stylist joins McPartland for a duet and some of his own songs.
Country Music's Outlaw Legacy, Behind Glass
At the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, an exhibit casts the Outlaw country movement of the 1970s as a fluid exchange between the Nashville establishment and raucous outsiders.
Nigerian Rapper Goes Viral With His Take On 'This Is America'
Called "This Is Nigeria," the music video by rapper Falz sheds light on the country's most pressing issues, from unemployed youth to unreliable electricity. Here's a handy guide to his references.
Nils Frahm Goes Against Summer's Grain On Surprise 'Encores 1'
The neoclassical minimalist composer follows up a lauded new record with a quiet batch of castaways.
First Listen Live: Neko Case, 'Hell-On'
Hear the singer perform her new album in its entirety — and some older favorites — live from Littlefield in Brooklyn.