Alf Clausen, Composer With 'The Simpsons' For 27 Years, Is Let Go
The composer worked on more than 560 episodes of the long-running animated series.
Music
Celebrating 30 Years Of 'Fresh Air': Drummer And Composer Max Roach
Considered one of the inventors of modern jazz drumming, Roach helped formulate the language of bebop, along with Charlie Parker, Miles Davis and Dizzy Gillespie. Originally broadcast in 1988.
Celebrating 30 Years Of 'Fresh Air': Jazz Singer Anita O'Day
O'Day first became known in 1941 when she joined Gene Krupa's band. Later, she later sang with Stan Kenton, Benny Goodman and many other small groups. Originally broadcast in 1987.
Celebrating 30 Years Of 'Fresh Air': Big Band Pianist Jay McShann
A native of Oklahoma, McShann came to Kansas City, Mo., in 1937, when it was the capital for boogie-woogie, blues and swing. He spoke to Terry Gross in 1987, and also played a few songs in the studio.
Robyn Hitchcock On World Cafe
The U.K. singer-songwriter performs songs from his slick, surrealist self-titled album.
Ibeyi Is Infinite In 'Deathless,' Featuring Kamasi Washington
Ibeyi makes music that is as exhilarating as it is meaningful. The twin sister duo's new album, Ash, comes out Sept. 29.
St. Vincent's 'New York' Is A Bright Lament
Annie Clark channels the pain of her ballad into a corner flower store and a replica of the Astor Place Cube in a video directed by pop-artist Alex Da Corte.
Scooter Braun, Bun B Working On Televised Harvey Benefit Concert
Scooter Braun, organizer of the One Love Manchester concert, is working with rapper Bun B on a similar concert for those affected by Harvey. As well, Solange and Beyonce are lending their support.
New Pop-Up Series Treats Silicon Valley Workers To Opera At The Office
Rachael Myrow of KQED reports on Arias in the Office, Opera San José's initiative that aims to bring opera to a wider audience with free performances at tech companies.
The Other Side Of Summer Playlist
As the season winds down, here are songs for summer's end. Our "Other Side Of Summer" playlist includes Death Cab For Cutie, Joni Mitchell and Elvis Costello, whose song inspired the playlist's name.