The unplanned, unstoppable career of composer Tania León
Failure was not an option when Léon arrived in New York, a determined 24-year-old pianist from Cuba. At nearly 80, she says some things haven't changed.
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Drummer Nate Smith arranges funky grooves with strings attached
Hear the premiere of Nate Smith's groovy sextet Kinfolk, with a double string quartet featuring members of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra.
Nate Smith + Kinfolk, with strings, live at Crosstown Arts
In an electrifying performance, Nate Smith and his ensemble KINFOLK are joined in concert by members of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra.
mui zyu, 'Rotten Bun'
On a piano ballad, the Dama Scout member welcomes you to a fantasy world run by sorcerers, witches and lonesome warriors.
Remembering Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter Christine McVie
Christine McVie died Wednesday at age 79. She wrote some of the band's most popular songs including: "Don't Stop" and "You Make Loving Fun."
The Royal Mint unveils a Rolling Stones coin to mark the band's 60-year anniversary
The coin honoring the Rolling Stones is the fifth in the Royal Mint's "Music Legends'" series that celebrates British artists. Others so honored have been Queen, Elton John, David Bowie and The Who.
The A's: Tiny Desk Concert
The duo, featuring Sylvan Esso's Amelia Meath and Daughter of Swords' Alexandra Sauser-Monnig, gives a playful, fun-filled performance of sublime songs.
The Thistle & Shamrock: At the Gathering with John McCutcheon
This week, host Fiona Ritchie talks with John McCutcheon about his long, varied musical career, and his mastery of multiple musical instruments.
Where did all the key changes go?
Many of the biggest hits in pop music used to have a key change, but it's getting harder and harder to find in top hits.
Red Velvet, 'BYE BYE'
The members of the K-pop group wield their voices like daggers on "BYE BYE," which features a skewed interpolation of "Für Elise."