A David Murray Double Bill
The monstrously talented and astoundingly prolific tenor saxophonist returned to New York this winter to present a four-clarinet summit and a new trio with Geri Allen and Terri Lyne Carrington.
Music & Culture
Bedouine On World Cafe
"Charming" is a word that gets tossed around a lot in describing her self-titled debut record — hear that in this live performance.
Encore: Eddie Izzard Talks About Coming Out
Kelly McEvers interviews entertainer Eddie Izzard. This story was originally broadcast on All Things Considered, June 20, 2017.
On The First Day Of The New Year, Celebrating Composers' Opus One
In celebration of the New Year, Rachel Martin talks to classical music commentator Miles Hoffman about famous first pieces by some of music's greatest composers.
It's Never Too Early To Celebrate The Music Of 2018
Hear songs from forthcoming albums by Rhye, Lucy Dacus, Dessa and the globetrotting Texas trio Khruangbin.
Toast Of The Nation 2018
Celebrate the New Year with our annual jazz party, featuring six hour-long performances sure to get you ready for 2018.
An Alt.Latino New Year's Eve Playlist
Felix Contreras from Alt.Latino suggests alternative Latin music for your New Year's Eve festivities.
'Oxford American' Takes On The Sounds Of Contemporary Kentucky
The magazine's 19th annual music issue and CD proves there's more to the Bluegrass state than Loretta Lynn and coal mines.
The True Story Of A Spanish Royal And The Very High Voice That Healed Him
The new Broadway musical drama Farinelli And The King tells the tale of the bipolar King Philippe V and the famous 18th-century operatic castrato whose singing nurses him back to health.
Remembering Sylvia Moy And Her Contributions To R&B
Sylvia Moy is one of the notable people who died in 2017. Moy contributed greatly to American R&B music. She was the producer who helped Stevie Wonder continue his career at Motown after his voice changed.