85-year-old bassist Ron Carter has no plans on slowing down
The roster of musicians Carter has worked with ranges from Ornette Coleman to Aretha Franklin, Roberta Flack and A Tribe Called Quest.
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Talib Kweli on Black Star's return: 'We stand tall on the shoulders of our ancestors'
Talib Kweli discusses the return of Black Star after 24 years, including a return to some of the duo's foundational themes — black excellence, unity, Pan-Africanism and the raising of consciousness.
In South Korea, K-Pop fans have something to cheer about
Although concerts have been back in South Korea since the beginning of the year, cheering was prohibited. With COVID restrictions lifting in South Korea, fans are finally allowed to cheer again.
Live from the National Museum of African American Music: Devon Gilfillian
Devon's debut album, Black Hole Rainbow, was one of our favorites of 2020. Last year, he embarked on an ambitious project: a song-for-song cover of Marvin Gaye's What's Going On.
World Cafe 30th Anniversary Playlist: 2017
Many of our musical favorites released best-of-the-year albums, including Kendrick Lamar, Jason Isbell, Chris Stapleton, Fleet Foxes, Strand of Oaks, Big Thief, The War On Drugs, and St. Vincent.
Girlpool mixes rock, synth and dream pop in its electrifying new album, 'Forgiveness'
Girlpool's sound has gotten bigger and bigger over the years. The Los Angeles band's new album "Forgiveness" is a far cry from their debut.
Bonnie Raitt extends the boundaries of her signature sound with 'Just Like That'
More than 50 years after the release of her first album, Raitt's voice remains a subtle instrument: earthy with an ache around the edges. Its sly intimacy is, as always, a deep pleasure.
Stream live performances from public radio's NON-COMM 2022
This year's lineup includes Father John Misty, Sharon Van Etten, Lucius, Buffalo Nichols and more.
The Judds and Ray Charles join the Country Music Hall of Fame
Charles and The Judds join two veteran recording musicians in the hall, including the first drummer to join the institution.
Girlpool and Let's Eat Grandma explore the inherent grief of growing up
Two new albums from Let's Eat Grandma and Girlpool wistfully accept the inherent grief that comes with facing adulthood.