Sweet Spirit On World Cafe
This punchy, powerful band features up to nine members onstage at any given time. Hear a live performance and an interview with co-founders Sabrina Ellis and Andrew Cashen.
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Katie Crutchfield has polished Waxahatchee's sound to maximize its glimmering-but-spiky forcefulness, but her words remain as bracing and unsparing as ever.
311's Nick Hexum: After 3 Decades, It's All About The Fans
For one of rock's biggest cult bands, sticking together for 27 years has had its challenges, both musical and personal. But frontman Hexum says 311's just grateful to its famously loyal fans.
From Drumline To Devotion, ÌFÉ's Otura Mun Strives For 'Something Higher'
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The Life And Work Of Pierre Henry, Ceaseless Sonic Explorer
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Remembering Pierre Henry, A Composer Who Made The Everyday Extraordinary
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Prince's Music Videos Are Back Online
The Purple One's official videos for "Let's Go Crazy" and "When Doves Cry," as well as three live Purple Rain-era performances, were uploaded to YouTube and Vevo Friday.
Beyoncé Has A Plan To Help Burundi, But Key Details Are Fuzzy
After a yearlong absence from Twitter, Beyoncé announced a partnership between her charitable foundation and UNICEF to bring clean, safe water to the children of Burundi.
Sandy Stewart And Bill Charlap On Piano Jazz
Hear the cabaret singer and her pianist son bring a rare combination of swing and sophistication to a session with host Marian McPartland.
Pixies On World Cafe
The alt-rock icons played a show at World Cafe Live in May. Listen back to a set that includes "Where Is My Mind" and "Caribou."