Collective connection drives Lukas Nelson's new album 'A Few Stars Apart'
While the pandemic has been immeasurably difficult, there were also some silver linings for Lukas Nelson – like getting to spend more time with family.
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Black Country, New Road, 'Chaos Space Marine'
The London-based band follows up a sprawling, pan-genre beast of an album from earlier this year by distilling its eclectic sound down to the essentials.
Pianist Simone Dinnerstein illuminates a lifetime in art with a new multimedia concert
The eloquent pianist used a work break imposed by pandemic to learn something new: stage directing, a skill set she put to use in creating a multimedia recital.
3-time Latin Grammy winner Susana Baca marks a career spanning 50 years
Peruvian folklorist Susana Baca is known for bringing Afro-Peruvian music to stages around the world. She also served as Peru's minister of culture. Her latest album is called, Palabras Urgentes.
Remembering jazz musician Mike Renzi who has died at age 80
Mike Renzi, who accompanied Tony Bennett, Mel Torme, Peggy Lee, Lady Gaga and others, died last week. NPR's Scott Simon talks to broadcaster Murray Horwitz, who knew Renzi for more than 40 years.
Cimafunk's 'El Alimento' blends Afro-Cuban rhythms with classic American funk
The sophomore album from the Cuban artist is a wildly danceable collection of songs, including a collaboration with funk legend George Clinton and some family wisdom.
The Record Company expanded its horizons with new record, 'Play Loud'
The World Cafe caught up with Chris Vos and Alex Stiff from the band to talk about the new faces working on their latest album.
'Fresh Air' listens back to Nick Lowe's 2001 album, 'The Convincer'
British singer, songwriter and guitarist Lowe got his start in the '70s pub-rock era. His 2001 album, The Convincer, has been newly remastered and reissued. Originally broadcast in 2001 and 2011.
umru (feat. Tommy Cash & 645AR), 'check1'
The type of song you play on speakers until they burst, "check1" pushes the needle forward for a genre that sometimes feels stuck in its own mythos.
Emily D'Angelo, 'Nausicaa'
Hear the young mezzo-soprano sing contemporary music of rare beauty, offering a voice of creamy muscularity.