'I Used To Be A Dreamer': To Change The World, Souad Massi Starts With Herself
The Algerian singer talks about fighting for justice and honoring Arab poets through her music and performs three of her most powerful songs live.
Music & Culture
After 35 Years, A New Song From ABBA Is On The Way
The band's hologram avatars, plus the newly recorded song "I Still Have Faith In You," will be featured on a December television special. The avatars will also be hitting the road on tour.
Phoebe Bridgers And Noah Gundersen Blend Voices And Songs
Watch the singers perform an eight-minute medley of Bridgers' "Killer" and Gundersen's "The Sound," with help from Gundersen's sister Abby.
Remembering 'Schoolhouse Rock!' Jazz Musician Bob Dorough
Dorough, who died Monday, spoke with Terry Gross in 1982 and 1996. The kids who learned from his fun, educational songs probably didn't know what a great jazz pianist, singer and songwriter he was.
'Pops Is Tops' Showcases Louis Armstrong's Rough Voice, Perfect Timing And Wit
A new four-disc compilation presents recordings Armstrong made for Verve in 1957. Critic Kevin Whitehead says the album includes a wealth of alternate takes, warm-ups and rehearsal sequences.
Across the Blue Ridge #123 - A Fiddlers’ Convention, New Recordings, and More
An action-packed and music-packed program this week includes fiddle music from Aubrey Haynie, a classic from the Carter Family – and a visit to the Surry Old Time Fiddlers' Convention in Dobson, No
Janelle Monáe Strips The Hardware For Humanity
In the midst of all the world's chaos, Janelle Monáe's Dirty Computer — both the album and the "emotion picture" — is a heroine's journey set to a symphony.
Stromae Returns With New Song And Video, 'Défiler'
After five years, Paul Van Haver is back with a melancholy new song that also serves as a promotional video for his newest clothing collection.
The Minimalist Themes Of Edvard Grieg
In this episode, Peter shows how less is more when it comes to the writing style of Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg.
Superchunk On World Cafe
A studio performance of songs from the indie outfit's most focused and aggressive album in years, What a Time to Be Alive.