George Frideric Handel's Passacaglia
George Frideric Handel's Passacaglia is a series of wonderfully distinctive variations showing that the composer was all about that bass.
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Fizza-Ma-Wizza-Ma-Dill: The Elegance Of Trap And Dr. Seuss
Pop culture and music critic Stephen Thompson ponders the connection between Migos' signature flow and hallowed children's' literature.
When Will Things Change? Niña Dioz, Lido Pimienta And Ceci Bastida Aren't Waiting
A powerful trio of Latin alternative vocalists unite to record a feminist anthem.
Bettye LaVette On Mountain Stage
The legendary soul artist's star-studded 2018 album Things Have Changed includes re-imagined classics by Bob Dylan, which she performs on this episode of Mountain Stage.
South X Lullaby: Nilüfer Yanya
The London-based singer performs in a shop filled with sentimental curiosities of a world gone by, while singing about old memories and the pain of lost love.
New Music Friday: April 6
Hear a quick run thru some of the best full-albums out today, including the scorching punk of Dark Times, rap phenom Cardi B, pop singer Kylie Minogue's country turn, Hop Along, Wye Oak and more.
On Broadway, They Wear Pink: 'Mean Girls' Is Now A Musical
A lot has changed since Mean Girls came out in 2004, but Tina Fey points to one reason the story still holds up: Older women and teens can both see themselves playing out their worst behavior.
Ben LaMar Gay Soundtracks Southside Chicago With An Irregular Groove
With lyrics taken from Muhal Richard Abrams song titles and a video shot in the Bronzeville neighborhood, the Chicago-born musician connects the dots of his city's jazz history.
Hailu Mergia On World Cafe
A record shop discovery led to the rebirth of Hailu's career, which includes his latest album called Lala Belu.
Watch Rising Country Star Jade Bird Play 'The Tonight Show'
The 2018 Slingshot artist wowed at SXSW for her super-charged vocal performances, and she matches that intensity with a rendition of "Lottery" for Jimmy Fallon.