Latin Roots: Daymé Arocena
See and hear the vivacious 23-year-old Cuban singer as she performs in the World Cafe studio.
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Andrew Bird On World Cafe
The violinist, writer and singer opens up on his new album, Are You Serious? Hear a live session.
First Listen: Julianna Barwick, 'Will'
Barwick's songs are musical inkblot tests: The voices trickle in and out, but never quite materialize into lyrical coherency. So it's up to the listener to interpret them and ascribe personal meaning.
Jazz Legend Sonny Rollins Revisits Past Performances With 'Holding The Stage'
The 85-year-old saxophonist's new album features live recordings made between 1979 and 2012. Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead calls Holding The Stage a "mixed bag" with a few "real gems."
6 Young Music Producers Who Shape Latino Identity With Sound
Alt.Latino offers a view from inside the mixing room, featuring talents you should know.
Throwback Thursday: Five Great Jazz Tiny Desk Concerts
In honor of International Jazz Day, our Throwback Thursday this week revisits five jazz tiny desk concerts that knocked our socks off. Ya dig?
Watch Ben Harper Perform 'Shine' Live In The Studio
Harper's backing band, The Innocent Criminals, adds dynamism to this live performance.
The Sound Of Crushing Silence: A Death-Metal Band Covers John Cage's '4'33"'
It's brutal... okay, it's not. But there is a sick drum-stick count-off.
First Listen: Gregory Porter, 'Take Me To The Alley'
The popular jazz singer follows a familiar pattern on his new album: It's acoustic, unconcerned with fashion or complexity, and both overpowering and soothing. That's a good thing.
Songs We Love: Sarah Vaughan, 'Fascinating Rhythm'
It's but a standard warhorse, plucked from a seemingly random live date in 1978. But once she initiates the finale sequence, you can only shake your head and smile.