Guest Dose: Daniel Haaksman
The globetrotting world-beat DJ and producer shares a mix of his favorite current tunes, from new Brazilian baile funk to the latest sounds by a Congolese supergroup.
Music Lists
In Honor Of #InternationalWomensDay, A Playlist Of Ladies Who Rock
Check out the songs (and back stories) of women musicians from around the world.
Recommended Dose: Our Favorite Dance Tracks Right Now
Hear new tunes from heavy-hitters Leon Vynehall and LCD Soundsystem's Gavin Russom, hyped youngsters Mikael Seifu and LNS, and more.
Hits To Warm Up To With Alt.Latino
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks to Felix Contreras and Jasmine Garsd, hosts of the NPR podcast Alt.Latino, who serve up hot hits from Brazil, the Dominican Republic and California.
Recommended Dose: Our Favorite Dance Tracks Of January
In this month's edition: a house legend returns, Detroit stands tall, an anonymous artist piques our intrigue, and more.
Alt.Latino Picks Favorite Songs Of 2015
Felix Contreras and Jasmine Garsd of NPR's Alt.Latino podcast join NPR's Carrie Khan to talk about some of their favorite songs of 2015.
2015 In Music: Playlist Refreshers
NPR's Linda Wertheimer likes Buddy Holly and Bill Haley, so Stephen Thompson brings her playlist up to the present day with songs from Leon Bridges, the Alabama Shakes, Elle King and Sleater-Kinney.
Top 10 Slept-On R&B Albums Of 2015
There was plenty of R&B in 2015, from artists like The Weeknd in the mainstream to lauded up-and-comers like Kelela. Here are 10 worthwhile albums and EPs that may have slipped through the cracks.
God Is In The House: Five Sacred-Jazz Recordings
What was once called "the music of the devil" became, mere decades later, the setting to several liturgical or traditional ceremonies. With Christmas upon us, here are some prime examples.