Music & Culture

The Brazilian-born guitarist performs a peace-inducing concert from his home in Los Angeles.

What's your public radio station's top song of the year? Read on to find out.

"For some people, the spirit of outlaw still is being an outsider," the country artist says,. From divorce, coming out and coping with addiction, being an outsider informs the music of Neon Bible.

This Southeast African band deserves your attention. Watch a very special remote Tiny Desk concert.

At 79, 74 and 87 years old, respectively, these three veteran songwriters prove that it's possible to release poignant and powerful work late in an artist's career.

During the first half of year we'd love to forget, our most memorable songs range in topic from self-affirmation to self-preservation.

The very good movie version of Hamilton, filmed with the original cast at the height of the show's popularity, will perk up faithful cast album fans — and new viewers, too.

The good songs on Dylan's latest record inflate with interest; the mediocre songs start to shrink and slink away. And there's a striking amount of upbeat rhythm & blues on the album.

The Seoul-based sextet performs music that blends Korean traditional music with modern sounds.

Freddy Cole died on Saturday at his home in Atlanta. With his charming, easeful baritone and a crisp, efficient touch at the piano, Cole carved out a professional career of more than 65 years.

Whether stealthy rotation faves or creatives re-introducing themselves, this week's Heat Check head-nods the musical stalwarts who deserve flowers mid-climb.

Stevens' eighth solo studio album will be released September 25, with its first single coming on Friday.