Drum Fill Friday, For Oct. 2
It's Name That Tune for especially careful listeners: Hear a series of drum fills and match them to the songs.
Music & Culture
Guest DJ Rita Moreno On Fighting Back And Winning
The iconic actress and singer joins Alt.Latino to discuss the life of a Latina in Hollywood, as well as what the original West Side Story lyrics said.
Federal Judge Rules 'Happy Birthday' Is In The Public Domain
A federal judge in Los Angeles has ruled that "Happy Birthday" should be in the public domain. Piano arrangements were copyrighted in 1935, but they apparently don't cover the lyrics.
Jazz Saxophonist Phil Woods Dies At 83
Jazz saxophonist Phil Woods was a disciple of Charlie Parker, one of the pioneers of bebop. But Woods reached millions of ears through his playing on pop songs by Paul Simon, Billy Joel and others. Woods died Tuesday at the age of 83.
Phil Woods, Top Jazz Saxophonist, Has Died
The alto player, one of many to be inspired by Charlie Parker, enjoyed a six-decade career as a leading bandleader and first-call sideman. He was 83.
Album Review: 'Carry The Ghost,' By Noah Gundersen
Noah Gundersen uses his devout religious upbringing to examine faith and spirituality in his music. Meredith Ochs reviews his latest album, Carry the Ghost.
If The Floor's A-Rockin', Just Keep A-Bouncin'
Portland's Crystal Ballroom has one of the few remaining spring-loaded dance floors in the country. It's put a spring in the step of jitterbuggers, Grateful Dead fans and EDM dancers alike.
Memories Of A Maybe Angel In 'Don't Suck, Don't Die'
Musicians Kristin Hersh and Vic Chesnutt were friends and tour buddies for years before his death from an overdose in 2009; Don't Suck is Hersh's haunting memoir of her lost friend and his pain.
Marian McLaughlin Explains 'Spirit House' Track By Track
The guitarist offers commentary on each song from her new album, which you can hear in its entirety.
Music Review: 'Faith In The Future,' Craig Finn
Craig Finn has had a prolific rock career with his bands Lifter Puller and The Hold Steady. Now 44, Finn has just released his second solo album, Faith in the Future. Critic Tom Moon says it sounds like a musician looking for his next act.