Chicano Protests And Celebrity Portraits: George Rodriguez's Los Angeles
The photographer, now 80 years old, pointed his lens at rock stars and Hollywood icons — when he wasn't documenting social justice movements.
Music & Culture
Across the Blue Ridge #133 - New Music, and Appreciating Bill Dillof
Our summer listening sessions continue this week with a fine selection of new recordings. Hear a Canadian band that bridges the gaps between old-time and bluegrass; a youthful old-time band w
Drake Steps Forward As The Morrissey Of Hip-Hop On 'Scorpion'
Drake explores the quality and variety of his own moodiness on a new double album. Critic Ken Tucker says that Scorpion has staying power — despite the fact that it sometimes feels "too long."
The Record Company On World Cafe
The members of the trio talk about All of This Life, their relentless work ethic and the surprising similarities between touring in a rock and roll band and growing up on a dairy farm.
Meek Mill Celebrates Freedom, Calls For Reform On 'Legends Of The Summer' EP
The Philadelphia rapper became a bellwether for criminal justice reform due to his own court case last year. Now, he's putting his platform into his music.
The Harpsichord: Distinctive Sound And Plenty Of Pluck
What if you took a long, metal string, stretched it out taut, and then plucked it with a feather quill? Admittedly, just one string pluck has a puny sound compared with the modern-day piano.
Elvis Costello Cancels European Tour Dates To Recover From Cancer Surgery
Costello still promises a new album with The Imposters in October.
Future's Mixtapes Are Made For The Summer And He Knows It
The Atlanta trendsetter surprises fans with Beast Mode 2, the follow-up to his 2015 mixtape with producer Zaytoven.
Three-Day "Heavy Rebel Weekender" Revs Up For 18th Year
For nearly two decades, throwback sights and sounds have defined the Heavy Rebel Weekender event.
Seeking Pay Equity, Female Flutist Sues Boston Symphony Orchestra
The orchestra's top flutist, Elizabeth Rowe, says that she is paid substantially less than her closest counterpart — a man. Her suit may be the first filed under a new Massachusetts pay equity law.