Shaking Up The Classical Canon: Randall Goosby Talks With Lara Downes
The rising young violinist discovers his musical roots and questions the traditional borderlines of the repertoire.
Music & Culture
Jazz Night's Monthly Mixtape: Kamasi Washington, Brandee Younger And More
Jazz is alive and thriving! Each month, the Jazz Night staff curates a playlist of new music that caught our attention. For June, work by Brandee Younger, Kamasi Washington, Hiatus Kaiyote and more.
The Ophelias (Feat. Julien Baker), 'Neil Young On High'
Julien Baker not only adds harmonies but depth to the sinuous ache of The Ophelias' intricate indie-pop song.
70 New Ways To Think About 'America The Beautiful'
Pianist Min Kwon asked 70 artists to examine and interpret the patriotic standard on solo piano. "What they have in common is what they want America to sound like," she says.
From Vinyl To MP3: 50 Classic Celtic Songs That Shaped The Thistle & Shamrock
It reminds us to be tradition-bearers: talking to family members, friends and neighbors, so that treasured life experiences and cultural heritage is captured, preserved and shared.
Big Red Machine (Feat. Taylor Swift), 'Renegade'
Taylor Swift's feature on the latest single from Aaron Dessner and Justin Vernon's side project could easily have been a standout track on either of her 2020 blockbusters.
Bruce Springsteen: On Jersey, Masculinity And Wishing To Be His Stage Persona
"People see you onstage and, yeah, I'd want to be that guy," Springsteen says. "I want to be that guy myself very often." His one-man show returned to Broadway this week. Originally broadcast in 2016.
Questlove Discusses His Must-See New Doc, 'Summer Of Soul'
Summer of Soul is a new documentary telling the story of a series of six concerts that took place in Harlem in 1969 — and is also Amir "Questlove" Thompson's first gig as a film director.
Izzy Johnson, 'Existing'
The Michigan-based singer-songwriter makes beautifully transporting, pulse-slowing music. On "Existing," they find comfort and gratitude in simply persevering.
McClenney (Feat. St. Panther), 'Kerosene'
The R&B-meets-alt-rock jam is deceptively provocative in analyzing societal woes.