Music

In The Evil Forest: A Nigerian Activist And Musician Sings Of His Kidnapping

9:43am February 09, 2018

Osayomore Joseph spent his life singing songs in protest of the rampant corruption in his country. After being kidnapped as a roundabout result of it, Osayomore addressed the ordeal his way.

Two of Florence Price's Violin Concertos, considered lost for decades, have been newly recorded.

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Songs We Love: Florence Price, 'Violin Concerto No. 2'

9:10am February 09, 2018

by Tom Huizenga

Like her violin concertos, which were recently rediscovered in an abandoned house, Florence Price's undervalued reputation is undergoing some richly deserved restoration.

The Crossrhodes performs a Tiny Desk Concert on Dec. 1, 2017 (Jenna Sterner/NPR).

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The Crossrhodes: Tiny Desk Concert

5:00am February 09, 2018

by Bobby Carter

The Crossrhodes showed up to the Tiny Desk with game faces on, bringing with it a locally cultivated, globally appreciated energy.

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For Black History Month, A Look At New Music With Afro-Latinx Roots

9:57pm February 08, 2018

by Felix Contreras

All the music in the show this month has a musical or cultural tie to Africa, in celebration of Black History Month.

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Piers Faccini On Mountain Stage

3:50pm February 08, 2018

Listen to the international polymath perform songs from his most recent album, I Dreamed An Island, which weaves folk sensibilities into traditional world music.

Watch Thunderpussy's new video for 'Torpedo Love'

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Watch Thunderpussy Explore Romantic Fallout In 'Torpedo Love'

3:19pm February 08, 2018

by Jacob Webb

The Seattle rock band and 2018 Slingshot pick chooses to tackle romantic fallout in a kindred setting in its new video for the song 'Torpedo Love.'

"The whole project is just kind of about my journey with this character throughout the city," Black Atlass explains of his forthcoming record.

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On 'My Life,' Black Atlass Works Through A Dark Love Affair

3:01pm February 08, 2018

by Sidney Madden

The newest member of The Weeknd's XO label discusses his evolved R&B sound and an upcoming album.

John Prine's first album of new songs in 13 years, The Tree of Forgiveness, will be out April 13

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John Prine To Release His First Album Of New Songs In 13 Years

12:41pm February 08, 2018

by Jacob Ganz

Prine will release The Tree of Forgiveness on April 13. The first song from the album, "Summer's End," is classic Prine, a portrait of the true weight a relationship accrues as time passes.

Fischerspooner's Sir comes out Feb. 16 on Ultra.

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First Listen: Fischerspooner, 'Sir'

12:25pm February 08, 2018

by Piotr Orlov

Fischerspooner serves up the erotic provocations and identity critiques that the pair excelled at in their heyday.

Laurie Anderson & Kronos Quartet's Landfall is out Feb. 16 via Nonesuch.

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First Listen: Laurie Anderson & Kronos Quartet, 'Landfall'

11:56am February 08, 2018

by Tom Huizenga

With a dream-like blend of electronics, acoustic instruments, high-tech software and voice overs, Anderson ruminates on loss and the meaning behind a devastating storm.