Louder Than A Riot: Lyrics On Trial
From Mac Phipps and C Murder to Snoop Dogg and Drakeo The Ruler, rap lyrics have been used in court cases to try and put rappers behind bars.
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Banished 'Witches' Sing Of Their Pain — And Their Dreams
In a new recording, women accused of witchcraft in Ghana — and forced to leave their homes — created songs that tell who they are, how they have suffered and what their hopes are.
Hear Live Performances From All Five 'Best Americana Album' Grammy Nominees
Hear live recordings of songs from all of the artists up for best Americana album this Sunday: Lucinda Williams, Marcus King, Hiss Golden Messenger, Courtney Marie Andrews and Sarah Jarosz.
Shuttered Venue Grants Are Coming In April, After A Long Wait
The live music industry breathed a sigh of relief when Congress passed a $15 billion grant program for struggling venues. But owners still face uncertainty and delays.
A Year Without Live Music
Over the past year, some businesses had to change their model to survive. Others, like music venues, had to shut down completely.
Mike Campbell Has Written Some Hits
Best known as a member of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Mike Campbell aims to make his own hits in his new band, The Dirty Knobs.
Jon Batiste On Sharing Joy In A Painful Year: 'I Want To Reaffirm People's Humanity'
This year, Batiste took his music to the streets, performing at protests and vaccination sites. "I wanted to articulate ... that we're all in this together," Batiste says. His new album is We Are.
Considering Chick Corea's Grammys Success And The Kitchen Sink Of Genre
Corea, who died in February, remains the most-awarded jazz musician in Grammys history. But Corea, who always identified as a jazz player, wasn't landlocked by any genre conventions. He wasn't alone.
KCRW Presents Lockdown Listening: Lyric Jones
Benny The Butcher, CARRTOONS, Fred Hammond and more are featured on her Lockdown Listening playlist.
Leni and Mike Stern: Alone Together Duets
Guitar heroes Mike and Leni Stern offer copious amounts of joy and West African vibes from their Manhattan apartment.