A Music Documentary Is 'A Trojan Horse,' Says Oscar Winner Morgan Neville
Watch the celebrated director of 20 Feet from Stardom discuss his latest film, The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Project.
Music
Weaves: Tiny Desk Concert
The Toronto band displays an eagerness to try on new sounds while always remaining playful and quirky — sometimes loud, sometimes gentle and always a trip.
Pop Culture Happy Hour: 'Pop Star' And Making Music Funny
The gang discusses The Lonely Island's new movie, then looks back at other films that find humor in the foibles of musicians. And, as always, we close with What's Making Us Happy this week.
Songs We Love: Dinosaur Jr., 'Tiny'
The first single from Give A Glimpse Of What Yer Not is the band distilled: a systematic reconfiguration of the Jurassic, juvenile sound it's always owned.
Sarah Vaughan On Piano Jazz
Sarah Vaughan possessed one of the legendary voices in jazz. In this program from 1986, Vaughan's lively and sassy personality is on display, as are her amazing vocals.
All Songs +1: A Conversation With Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney talks about his solo career-spanning compilation Pure McCartney, his creative process, how he stays inspired and why he sometimes thinks he should take songwriting more seriously.
First Watch: Alexis Roberts, 'Play House'
Seemingly banal at surface level, the visuals for the Atlanta singer-songwriter's only song to date represent the impossibility of meeting in the middle once a relationship is beyond repair.
Watch D∆WN's Fashion Film, 'Wake Up'
The powerhouse singer and her army of beautifully diverse women turn out a post-apocalyptic land.
Leslie Odom Jr.: 'I Want To Sing To The Moment That You're In'
The Hamilton actor speaks with Mary Louise Kelly about the Tony Awards, breaking through in his 30s and releasing his first album for the second time.
In Maracuyeah's DJ Sets, A Home Away From Home
The DJ collective from D.C. recently celebrated five years of dance parties. Their Latino-influenced sets aim to conjure a sense of home for all listeners, no matter where home might be.