Music & Culture

Music & Culture

It's Time To Say Thnks Fr Th Mmrs To Vans Warped Tour

8:32pm November 17, 2017

by Stephen Thompson

On Wednesday, founder Kevin Lyman announced the tour is ending after 23 years. After helping launch bands like No Doubt, Sublime and countless others, next summer will be the last cross-country tour.

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Grover Washington Jr. performs on stage during the "One Night With Blue Note" concert in New York on Feb. 22, 1985.

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How Grover Washington Jr. Defined And Transcended 'Smooth Jazz'

5:37pm November 17, 2017

by Nate Chinen

In this radio episode, Jazz Night in America takes you to a tribute concert honoring the late musician, whose soulful sound was more than just "smooth."

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David Crosby On World Cafe

5:22pm November 17, 2017

by Talia Schlanger

On the occasion of his new album, Sky Trails, the legendary singer-songwriter pops in to tell funny stories from across his long career.

Music In 'Mudbound' Intended To Evoke Earth, Dirt And Mud

5:14pm November 17, 2017

by Tim Greiving

Afro-punk artist, Tamar-kali, makes her debut as a film composer in Mudbound, the new movie from director Dee Rees. Her background includes running a five-piece rock combo and a string sextet that fuses classical music and post-punk.

Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings' final album, Soul of a Woman, is available now.

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Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings' 'Soul Of A Woman' Is A Testament To Fortitude

5:14pm November 17, 2017

by Oliver Wang

Throughout their career together, Jones and her band gave listeners something to feel with every recording and every performance. That's still true on their final album.

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Across the Blue Ridge #100 - Madison County, NC & Blue Ridge Music Trails

4:00pm November 17, 2017

by Paul Brown

This week's show features some strong old-time and bluegrass music right out of the gate, followed by in interview with Madison County, NC Arts Council director Laura Boosinger.

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T-Pain Emerges From Emotional 'Oblivion' With New Album

3:36pm November 17, 2017

by Sidney Madden

The Tallahassee rapper/singer drops his first full-length album in six years.

Vince Staples's second album, Big Fish Theory, was released in June.

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Vince Staples Believes He Deserves All The Grammys, But He Isn't Holding His Breath

3:17pm November 17, 2017

by Rodney Carmichael

The acclaimed rapper argues that the music he makes could fit into hip-hop, electronic or alternative categories at the annual awards, if only the Academy could see past its biases.

Domenico Scarlatti Sets Himself Apart From His Contemporaries

12:05pm November 17, 2017

Peter explores the life and music of Domenico Scarlatti. He was born in 1685, the same year as Johann Sebastian Bach and George Frideric Handel.

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With her family bands, Maybelle Carter — shown here, sitting, with her daughters June, Anita and Helen — helped create the sound of modern country music.

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Forebears: Maybelle Carter, The Mother Of Popular Country Music

10:46am November 17, 2017

by Liz Tracy

Known as "Mother Maybelle," Carter had a unique style of playing that helped determine the role of guitar in modern country music. Johnny Cash called her "the greatest star I've ever known."