Jenny Scheinman Reaches Out To Her Father In Song
Scheinman says that since writing and performing The Littlest Prisoner's "Just a Child," the song has "really transformed" her relationship with her father.
Music & Culture
A High School Band Where Everyone's Voice Can Be Heard
One music teacher has used tablets to change life for students at a New York school. The members of the school's orchestra have learning disabilities. For some, the band has opened up their world.
In Big Bill Broonzy's Blues, Brothers Find A Way To Sing Together
Dave and Phil Alvin have made their first full album together in nearly 30 years, a tribute to one of their early influences. "His persona was so big to me," Phil Alvin tells Fresh Air's Terry Gross.
From Jack White, A Fierce New Record Raised In Captivity
Whether he's producing, leading a band or on his own, White continues to evolve with each project. His first solo album was the sound of heartbreak, but the new Lazaretto feels more like isolation.
Apple Jacks The Headphone Port
Industry folks and Apple fanatics are upset about the company's plan to lose the standard 3.5mm connector in favor of a Lightning port. But the decision might be good for consumers in the long run.
Album Review: 'Natalie Merchant'
Though she's been a popular singer since the '80s, Natalie Merchant has often worn the air of one who finds pop stardom distasteful. On her new self-titled LP, she dredges that tension to the fore.
Album Review: 'Runaway's Diary'
Amy LaVere sings in a sweet soprano, but her lyrics are anything but sweet. Robert Christgau reviews her new album, Runaway's Diary.
How Do You Get Latino Kids Into Classical Music? Bring The Parents
"If they hold an instrument, they will not take a drug. They will not hold a gun," says Santa Cecilia Orchestra conductor Sonia Marie De Leon De Vega. "It's that powerful."
Miranda Lambert's 'Platinum' Has Backyard Swagger
Platinum continues Miranda Lambert's ongoing project to create songs about women who are complex, fun-loving, and assertive.
Golem Ain't Your Grandparents' Klezmer
The New York City band Golem describes its music as punk-klezmer. On Tanz, they mange to find new ways to balance urban irreverence with folk tradition.