Art Hodes On Piano Jazz
The pianist, an adherent to early jazz styles, was known for his work in New York City in the '30s and '40s. His career continued in his native Chicago, and he appeared on Piano Jazz in 1984.
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Latin Roots: Christmas In Cuba
Contributor Judy Cantor-Navas visits World Cafe to spin holiday songs by Celia Cruz and more.
Songs We Love: OutKast, 'Player's Ball (Christmas Version)'
#TBT back to 1993, and the Christmas (album) miracle behind the original version of the legendary ATL duo's first single.
KCRW Presents: Beirut
Watch Zach Condon and company perform the title song from one of KCRW's favorite albums of 2015, No No No.
Top 10 Slept-On R&B Albums Of 2015
There was plenty of R&B in 2015, from artists like The Weeknd in the mainstream to lauded up-and-comers like Kelela. Here are 10 worthwhile albums and EPs that may have slipped through the cracks.
God Is In The House: Five Sacred-Jazz Recordings
What was once called "the music of the devil" became, mere decades later, the setting to several liturgical or traditional ceremonies. With Christmas upon us, here are some prime examples.
Songs We Love: Phoenix, 'Alone on Christmas Day'
French indie-pop band's cover of a long, lost Beach Boys classic for Bill's Very Murray Christmas.
2015 Americana Music Honors & Awards: The Performances
Watch live performances by Los Lobos, The Lone Bellow, The Mavericks, Rhiannon Giddens, Lee Ann Womack, Ry Cooder, Ricky Skaggs, Shakey Graves, Buffy Saint-Marie, Buddy Miller, Marc Ribot and more.
Martin Courtney On World Cafe
Hear songs from the Real Estate singer's new, gently psychedelic solo album.
Dave Rawlings Machine, 'Short Haired Woman Blues'
In concert, Dave Rawlings and Gillian Welch conjure the spirit of Gram Parsons and Neil Young.