Daring To Dream: A Carpenter Tries To Build A Piano In Rwanda
If he succeeds, it would be the first piano made in his country — and the first made in Africa since 1989. Skeptics wonder if it's an impossible mission.
Music & Culture
Heavy Rotation: The Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing
This month's playlist includes a new track from an Austin up-and-comer, a song about white privilege from Tune-Yards and a jazz instrumental cover of Amy Winehouse.
Across the Blue Ridge #114 - Algia Mae Hinton Remembered, and The Joy of Fiddlers’ Conventions
A great variety show this week, starting off with some powerful songs and tunes from the old-time and bluegrass evolution. Then we have an appreciation of the late Algia Mae Hinton, one of the
Frank Kimbrough On Piano Jazz
On this episode of Piano Jazz, the pianist and master collaborator displays his graceful, romantic style and duets with host Marian McPartland.
Christian Scott: Building Bridges Across Cultures
We join Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah for a performance at the New Orleans Jazz Market drawn from The Centennial Trilogy — and explore his work as a bridge-builder, an ambassador and an avatar.
Bahamas On World Cafe
Afie Jurvanen's latest album, Earthtones, rests firmly in a funky pocket of groove.
Kacey Musgraves, Champion Of New Nashville, Announces 'Golden Hour' With Two Songs
Kacey Musgraves has spent the past five years building a new musical world in Nashville. Now she's showing the world that she is fully living in it.
Tanya Donelly Reunites Belly, Announces Comeback Album
The 1990s rock band is back with a shimmering new reflection on the inner struggle between good and evil.
The Poise, Balance, And Perfection Of The Classical Era
How did we get the title Classical to refer to an era in music? We can thank the ancient Greeks and Romans for this umbrella term.
Songs We Love: Ashley Monroe, 'Hands On You'
Monroe sounds more sensitive, sensual and comfortable in her skin than she ever has on her upcoming album, Sparrow.