Folk Alley Presents: The Secret Sisters, 'Mississippi' (Live)
The Rogers sisters say this murder ballad both offers perspective on a character they introduced in an earlier song and reflects their own career challenges.
Studio Sessions
Nikki Lane, 'Jackpot' (Live)
In this session for KCRW, the Nashville country singer shows off her newfound confidence as a songwriter with a track from her latest album, Highway Queen.
Gregg Allman On World Cafe
His 2011 record, Low Country Blues, was his first in 14 years. Produced by T-Bone Burnett, Blues featured covers of legendary artists like B.B. King and Muddy Waters.
José James, 'Closer' (Live)
The modern-day jazz singer gives KCRW a taste of his new R&B-oriented album, Love In A Time Of Madness.
Dee Dee Bridgewater On Piano Jazz
The versatile, knowledgeable vocalist joins Marian McPartland for a set of Duke Ellington and Gershwin tunes.
Preservation Hall Jazz Band, 'La Malanga' (Live)
The spirited band performs a cut from its Cuba-inspired new album, So It Is, live at Apogee Studio in Santa Monica, Calif.
Matthew Logan Vasquez On World Cafe
You can't tell the Delta Spirit frontman what to do in this session, featuring songs from his latest solo album.
Laura Marling, 'Soothing' (Live)
The English singer-songwriter's expanded sound is evident in this live performance of a gorgeous track from Semper Femina.
Sylvan Esso, 'Radio' (Live)
The dynamic duo's follow-up to its hugely successful debut features one of its best songs yet, which Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn performed live for KCRW.
Portugal. The Man On World Cafe
For a danceable band of low-key, really nice dudes from Alaska, Portugal. The Man has stirred up some controversy. Hear a live performance and interview.