Otis Redding's 'Unfinished Life' Still Resonates
Nearly 50 years after his untimely death, Redding's influence as a spirit of soul music remains. Jonathan Gould, author of a new biography of the singer, explains why.
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Get To Know London's Thriving Jazz Scene (By Way Of Austin, Texas)
Players like Moses Boyd, Shabaka Hutchings and Sarathy Korwar drive London's jazz scene forward with sounds from around the world. In March, SXSW hosted all three for an up-to-the minute dispatch.
Across the Blue Ridge #72- Lightnin’ Wells, one-man band
Mike “Lightnin'” Wells brings traditions together in his entertaining, informative and down-home one-man shows. His latest album, titled “O Lightnin' Where Art Thou?”, displays his range as n
Otis Gibbs On Mountain Stage
The East Nashville raconteur and country-music podcaster makes his Mountain Stage debut with a guitar-slinging performance.
T.S. Monk On Piano Jazz
The percussionist dedicated this 1995 set with host Marian McPartland to his father, Thelonious Monk.
After 11 Years, Cornelius Is Back With A New Album, Surreal 'If You're Here' Video
This is truly visual music, and a rare case in which one enhances the other.
Only 1 Chance At A First Impression: Celebrating Great Musical Debuts
Fifty years ago, the Jimi Hendrix Experience made about as tremendous a first impression as it gets with Are You Experienced? — but here are several more debuts that stack up.
Danilo Brito: Tiny Desk Concert
Danilo Brito and his band brought their dextrous expression of choro music to the Tiny Desk, a long-established musical style that has its roots in the streets and backyards of Brito's native Brazil.
Fetty Wap Teases 'King Zoo' With New Single, 'Aye'
A new post-apocalyptic video has arrived in advance of the rapper's forthcoming sophomore album.
Tear Gas Doesn't Stop Venezuelan Protester From Playing The Violin
In a video filmed during the ongoing protests in Caracas, 23-year-old Wuilly Arteaga can be seen playing the Venezuelan national anthem as tear gas billows around him.