A Young Lion Tamed By Chopin's 'Fantasy'
Watch the young piano virtuoso everyone's talking about, Daniil Trifonov, work his considerable magic on Chopin's Fantasy-Impromptu.
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Shocking Omissions: Rilo Kiley And The Alt-Pop Force Of 'More Adventurous'
Jenny Lewis' bold confrontation of anger and her ability to mourn in such a raw way on the band's breakthrough album made her stand out in a sea of sad dudes; it made her an emo pioneer.
Lean Year's 'Come And See' Wades In The Water Of The Past
Filmed in a swamp just 40 minutes outside of Richmond, Lean Year's new video feels like both a redemption and a ritual shedding.
Puerto Rico's 'Singing Newspapers'
Folks are beginning to rebuild their lives after Hurricane Maria, and for Puerto Rico's plena musicians, it means rebuilding a sense of culture and community.
Antonio Sánchez Brings Electronics and Politics To 'Bad Hombre'
The jazz drummer shares why he opens his latest album with a recitation by his grandfather, "the ultimate bad hombre."
Ibeyi On Spirituality And Joy In 'Ash'
The French-Cuban twins of Ibeyi are back with Ash, a new record that confronts themes of womanhood, racism and faith.
Troker Expands Horizons With Integrity Intact
The Mexican jazz band's new single displays their heady mix of jazz, rock, electronics and hip-hop.
Mokoomba On Mountain Stage
Hear the Zimbabwean Afro-fusion band blends traditional rhythms with funk, ska and soukous in their Mountain Stage debut.
New Mix: The Breeders, Torres, Ibeyi, Tom Petty, More
We open with a song of healing from Brooklyn band Florist, continuing with the French-Cuban palette of Ibeyi and finishing by honoring Tom Petty.
'Afrobeats' Offers A Sensual Blend Of Electronics, Vocals And Rhythms
A new collection mashes-up Jamaican dancehall, soca, hip-hop and polyrhythms from Ghana and Nigeria. Critic Milo Miles says Afrobeats Hot Hits is a "seductive invitation to dance."