Newport Folk 2018 Preview: Cheech And Chong, Kaia Kater, Glorietta, And More
All Songs Considered's Bob Boilen chats with Newport Folk Festival executive producer Jay Sweet about this year's surprising lineup.
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2 Years After His Death, Early David Bowie Recording To Be Auctioned
Long before he was David Bowie, a 16 year old named David Jones did the lead vocals on a demo tape for a band in London called The Konrads. The audio tape was found in a bread basket during a move.
R. Kelly Responds To A Year Of Accusations With Denials In 19-Minute-Long 'I Admit'
In a new, 19-minute song, the R&B singer obliquely or directly addresses the many accusations and actions made and taken against him over the past year, lamenting the impact they've had on his career.
David Bowie's First Studio Recording Set To Be Auctioned Off
The first ever studio recording of David Bowie is going up for auction after being discovered in an old bread basket. It was made in 1963 and is expected to sell for at least $11,000.
Watch The Midnight Hour Perform Live In The Studio
Ali Shaheed Muhammad of A Tribe Called Quest and Adrian Younge are The Midnight Hour. The duo released a self-titled debut and are responsible for composing the soundtrack to Marvel's Luke Cage.
Listen To Damian Lazarus' Guest Mix On 'Metropolis'
Damian Lazarus is a DJ and producer that also acts as curator of Day Zero, Get Lost, and Rebel Rave, making him one of the most respected exponents of the contemporary house and techno scene.
Growing Up Black, Gay And Catholic In Texas, Memoirist Put His Faith In Beyoncé
Michael Arceneaux's new book, I Can't Date Jesus, is a collection of essays about his early years. Beyoncé, he says, taught him a valuable lesson: "Just be yourself and be very good at what you do."
World Cafe Encore Week: Revisiting The Past Year Of Studio Sessions
Listen back to some of the best World Cafe interviews and performances of the past year including Courtney Barnett, David Crosby, Natalie Prass and many more.
The King's Singers: Tiny Desk Concert
The storied vocal ensemble brings close harmony singing to a diverse set list that includes a Beatles tune and a bawdy madrigal from the 1500s.
David Bowie's First Demo, From 1963, Found In Bread Basket
The recording, a single recorded by one of Bowie's earliest projects The Konrads, was discovered after 55 years by a former bandmate and will go to auction in September.