Ikutaro Kakehashi, Founder Of Roland, Dies At 87
The Japanese entrepreneur and music fanatic laid the groundwork for house music and hip-hop with machines like the TR-808 and TR-909.
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For Samantha Crain, 'Making New Traditions' Is A Mode Of Survival
The Choctaw singer-songwriter says she hopes her music will inspire other Native American artists not only to preserve their heritage, but to create traditional art of their own.
Gloria Gaynor To Perform At Library Of Congress
Last year it was announced that Gloria Gaynor's disco anthem "I Will Survive" made it into the National Recording Registry. Now, she will perform the hit tune at the Library of Congress.
DJ Betto Arcos Shares Essential Songs From His Travels In Cuba
The globetrotting DJ returns to weekends on All Things Considered with several tracks that represent Cuba's current musical landscape.
Raekwon And Cee-Lo Pay Tribute To Marvin Gaye On New Song
The Wu wordsmith and Goodie Mob vocalist team up on "Marvin."
25 Albums For 25 Years Of World Cafe
David Dye, who steps down as full-time host of World Cafe this week, lists his favorite records that have come out during the program's 25 years on air.
The Flute Enjoys Its Hip Hop Moment
The instrument is featured in some of the biggest songs on the charts, from Future to Drake. Brendan Frederick of the music site Genius, tells us about the history of that sound in hip hop music.
Across the Blue Ridge #66- Blue Ridge Mountain Music, Piedmont Blues, and Swing
This week we hear some classic Blue Ridge mountain music, piedmont blues, and even some swing from the Quebe Sisters of Texas, who will perform at the Blue Ridge Music Center this season. Plu
Jack Black's A Cappella Version Of Prince's 'When Doves Cry' Is ... Something
The actor busted out the cover during a Tenacious D concert.
Mose Allison On Piano Jazz
The influential vocalist and pianist joins Marian McPartland for a set of originals and a few favorite tunes by Duke Ellington, Hoagy Carmichael and more.