A Rough Guide To Brazilian Music
During the Olympics, the world will likely be hearing a lot more Brazilian music. Betto Arcos, host of the podcast Cosmic Barrio, gives an introduction to some of Brazil's musical traditions.
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A Parting Gift — With Legs — For Marin Alsop At The Cabrillo Festival
After 25 years directing the contemporary music festival in California, Marin Alsop bids farewell with Lola Montez Does the Spider Dance, a new piece composed for her by John Adams.
25 Years Marks The Final Season At Cabrillo Festival For Contemporary Music
It's the 25th and last season at the Cabrillo Festival for Contemporary Music for Marin Alsop, and composer John Adams has written a piece in her honor. NPR's Scott Simon reminisces with the Maestra.
In The Race For The Song Of The Summer, 'Panda' Runs On A New Track
In 2016, the fact that one of the biggest pop hits of the year owes its success almost entirely to the Internet is no longer a surprise.
Weekend LISTening: 9 Great Debut Albums
Many great artists take a while to reach their zenith, but how many artists' careers were defined by their first albums?
Musicians Descend On West Virginia For Appalachian String Band Festival
If you'd like to escape the presidential election, take your banjo or fiddle to this week's Appalachian String Band Music Festival, known as "Clifftop," in West Virginia.
Allen Stone On World Cafe
Watch the warm, soulful singer perform "Upside" live in the studio, and hear him discuss the business and the art of making music.
The Eminence Of J.J. Johnson, And His Partnership With Kai Winding
Among J.J. Johnson's greatest recordings pair him with fellow trombonist Kai Winding. At Jazz at Lincoln Center, Vincent Gardner takes on the music of his instrument's bebop pioneer.
Let The Games Begin: A Playlist For Rio
As the Summer Olympics start, celebrate the glories of Brazilian music — from bossa nova to the rollicking Northeastern forró of Luiz Gonzaga and the classical mixology of Villa-Lobos.
From The 2016 Crop Over Festival, A Feast of Caribbean Soca Music
Barbados stands at the forefront of the soca music industry, thanks to a thriving local music scene and the worldwide popularity of its annual Carnival. Hear this year's best-in-show.