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Music
Through Improvisation, Music Producer Creates Unconventional Mashups
Craig Hartley makes unexpected juxtapositions, including Bach with a Miles Davis overlay, and a John Lennon with a Bill Evans backdrop, on his new album, "Books on Tape Vol. II — Standard Edition."
Richard Trentlage, Oscar Mayer Weiner Song Writer, Dies At 87
In 1962, Richard Trentlage recorded an advertising jingle in his living room that began "I wish I were an Oscar Mayer Weiner..." He was no one-slogan wonder.
Lee Musiker On Piano Jazz
The award-winning conductor, pianist and composer performs "Fascinating Rhythm" and other standards with Marian McPartland.
Bon Iver's Latest Is A Soulful Mix Of Wood And Microchips
22, A Million is a radical — but logical — departure from Justin Vernon's past work. Music critic Will Hermes thinks it's the most compelling record he's heard all year.
All Songs +1: John Paul White Sings The Song That Changed His Life
Hear Bob Boilen talk with John Paul White, formerly of The Civil Wars, about the songs that have transformed the songwriter's life.
MUSIC: Why A River's Sad But Beautiful Song Is Big On Social Media
In times of drought — like now — two neighboring states argue over rights to the Cauvery River's water. A musician wrote a song about what the river thinks of all this.
Songs We Love: Opeth, 'Strange Brew'
The smartest thing Mikael Åkerfeldt ever did was to stop writing extreme metal and focus on progressive rock. This creepy, occult-themed number keeps you guessing, but never wavers.
Shovels & Rope On World Cafe
The Charleston, S.C., duo gets back to writing great songs on its new album, Little Seeds. Hear a conversation and performance.
Bon Iver's Long-Awaited '22, A Million' Is Here
After weeks of anticipation fueled by cryptic imagery, Justin Vernon and company have finally released the first Bon Iver album in five years.