Ruby Amanfu On Mountain Stage
Hear the soulful Nashville singer perform a live set in West Virginia.
Music & Culture
Four Tet Shares Playlist Of Artists From Countries Affected By Immigration Order
The British electronic producer compiled work by musicians from Iran, Iraq, Syria and other countries mentioned in President Trump's executive order.
Aurora On World Cafe
This self-described "weird kid" from a tiny farm in Norway writes songs that'll make you cry. Hear the performance and conversation.
Bandcamp Joins Artists And Tech Companies In ACLU Funding Drive
The music website announced it will donate all of its profits from sales on Friday, Feb. 3, to the ACLU.
All-Female Orchestra From Afghanistan Is A Force For Change
An orchestra composed of 30 Afghan women, ages 14 to 20, is defying stereotypes and reviving the country's musical tradition.
Songs We Love: Half Waif, 'Frost Burn'
In a shimmering slice of indie pop, Nandi Rose Plunkett reflects on the idea that our geography cannot change our history; we carry our demons with us wherever we go.
Alt.Latino Extra: Liniker Barros, A Woman Who Resists By Existing
Barros is a trans black woman who leads São Paulo's Liniker E Os Caramelows, one of Brazil's most compelling soul bands. She says her mere presence is political.
New Mix: Missy Elliott, Sampha, Mount Eerie, Young Fathers, More
This episode of All Songs Considered covers the very ends of spectrum, from carefree celebration to soul-baring sadness. Hear new tracks by Missy Elliott, Mount Eerie, Young Fathers, and more.
Viking's Choice: Wooden Wand, 'Mexican Coke'
Wooden Wand's new album, Clipper Ship, flips James Toth's songwriting process: music first, lyrics second. It's produced genteel, impressionistic music that can stand on its own.
Bob Dylan's New Triple Album Reimagines The Classics
Bob Dylan continues his love for the Great American Songbook with a new album of classic songs called Triplicate. Listen to him singing "I Could Have Told You," first recorded by Sinatra in 1954.