Latin Roots: Monsieur Periné
Hear the Grammy-nominated Latin jazz band perform live in Philadelphia.
Music
Christian McBride's 'The Movement Revisited'
Jazz Night In America's host happens to be a Grammy-winning bassist, and he's written a special work. Hear a bluesy, soulful oratorio for big band and gospel choir, inspired by civil-rights icons.
Sidestepper: Richard Blair's Timeless Great Idea
The Colombian band has a long history of widespread influence and electronically enhanced grooves. Hear the band's founder in a music-filled discussion with Alt.Latino.
Viking's Choice: Good Willsmith, 'What Goes In The Ocean Goes In You'
The Chicago drone trio's structured improvisation recalls the somber synths that close Terminator 2 and the euphoric clatter of a casino hall.
KCRW Presents: Savages
Watch the British post-punk band perform "Adore" live on Morning Becomes Eclectic.
Songs We Love: Gimmer Nicholson, 'Hermetic Waltz'
#TBT back to Memphis 1968, and an acoustic guitarist bridging Southern folk and then-undiscovered musical lands.
First Listen: Rokia Traoré, 'Né So'
The Malian singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist returns with a gorgeous album focused on the idea of home.
First Listen: Vince Gill, 'Down To My Last Bad Habit'
Gill can't be surpassed at fully formed feeling, which is what makes him one of country music's greatest and most graceful romantics.
First Listen: The Suffers, 'The Suffers'
The Houston band's sound is steeped in what it calls "Gulf Coast Soul," but it also channels ska, Southern hip-hop, classic soul, rock 'n' roll and especially reggae.
First Listen: Wynonna & The Big Noise, 'Wynonna & The Big Noise'
On her first album in 13 years, one of country's supreme redheads lays bare the joy that is her most potent gift as a vocalist.