Muldrow Meets Mingus
Vocalist and producer Georgia Anne Muldrow's interpretive tribute to Charles Mingus aligns with the Afrocentric current that flows through underground hip-hop, avant-R&B and psychedelic soul.
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'I Called Him Morgan' Is A Tale Of Marriage, Murder And Jazz, Told From Two Sides
The brilliant trumpeter Lee Morgan, whose shocking and untimely death at the age of 33 is at the center of I Called Him Morgan, doesn't star in this documentary so much as haunt it.
Gorillaz Announces New Album, Hits Haunted House In 'Saturnz Barz' Video
The cartoon band's new album, Humanz, is due out April 28. Popcaan sings on the new single, which is accompanied by a short horror film.
South X Lullaby: Lydia Ainsworth
Surrounded by long-hanging optical fibers, Ainsworth sings a stripped-down version of the slow-burning "Afterglow" accompanied only by an upright bass and light percussion.
Watch Buscabulla Perform 'Tártaro' Live In The Studio
The Puerto Rican-born, Brooklyn-based duo plays sensual, salsa-inspired music it calls "the Caribbean music of the future."
The Most Expensive Record Never Sold
The story of a mysterious Florida musician, fake identities and the record-breaking sale of a rare album that might not actually exist.
Latin Musicians Bring A Message Of Resistance To SXSW
A spirit of protest motivated many Latin bands at this year's festival. Hear thoughts and music from some of the artists who performed, including Gina Chavez and members of Ozomatli and Fea.
Kendrick Lamar Hints At His Forthcoming Testament
The bigger question is not when, but how Lamar's next LP will make a connection between God and gangsta rap.
Hear The Megaphonic Thrift's Lysergic Noise-Pop Gem, 'Bergen Revels'
The band's 2015 album, which won a Norwegian Grammy, will now be available stateside. Here's a great track from Sun Stare Sound for those that missed it.
Songs We Love: Agent Blå, 'Rote Learning'
The gothy teens of Gothenburg, Sweden's Agent Blå mix indie-pop and post-punk to make what they call "death pop." The first single from the band's debut album is sinister and sweet.