KCRW Presents Lockdown Listening: Aimee Mann
Judee Sill, Steely Dan, Paul McCartney and more are featured in her Lockdown Listening playlist.
Music & Culture
Aretha Franklin Shines In, And Despite, The New Miniseries, 'Genius: Aretha'
Debuting this Sunday on National Geographic, Genius: Aretha looks at the Queen of Soul's life through the lens of a television biopic.
Mavis Staples On Mountain Stage
Listen to the soul-gospel legend perform at the 2011 Celtic Connections Festival in Glasgow.
'The Island We Made': Lip-Sync Opera And High Drag Sing An Ode To Mothers
Composer Angélica Negrón collaborates with 'RuPaul's Drag Race' winner Sasha Velour on a 10-minute film featuring original music, in a project for Opera Philadelphia.
Paul Jackson, Headhunters Bassist Who Played With Herbie Hancock, Dies At 73
Best known for his work on Hancock's blockbuster 1973 album Head Hunters, Paul Jackson was a bassist who found his musical identity between jazz and funk.
Music Streaming Giants To Pay $424 Million In Royalty Fees
Streaming has revolutionized the music business, including how songwriters get paid. Now the 20 biggest streaming platforms have been ordered to pay $424 million in unmatched royalties to artists.
The Music Of 'Justice League' Is Its Own Epic Tale Of Death And Rebirth
Tom Holkenborg, aka Junkie XL, is far from the first film composer to be fired at the eleventh hour. But he might be the first to get his job back.
The Thistle & Shamrock: Classic Counterpoint
Baroque cellist Carina Drury and pianist Antoni O'Breskey are featured in this week's episode of The Thistle & Shamrock.
James Levine, Former Met Opera Music Director, Is Dead At Age 77
The gifted conductor who had wielded immense influence in the classical music world, was publicly accused by nine men of sexual abuse. He died March 9 at age 77 of natural causes.
Justin Bieber: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Watch the pop superstar and his band perform four songs from the forthcoming Justice, including a world premiere of "Peaches."