The Spotify Playlist: Latinx Women Defy Categorization
Genre busting is the theme as we start Latinx Heritage Month featuring five distinct woman performers.
Music
German Doctors Say It's 'Highly Plausible' Pussy Riot Activist Was Poisoned
Physicians in Berlin say that anti-Kremlin activist Pyotr Verzilov's illness does not appear to be caused by infection or disease. But they could not confirm what he was poisoned with, or by whom.
This Rapper Tried To Use Neuroscience To Get Over Her Ex
Dessa is a singer and writer from Minneapolis who spent years trying to fall out of love and get over her ex. Nothing seemed to help — until she visited a research lab for a brain scan.
Hear Cat Power's Stirring Cover Of Rihanna's 'Stay'
A revered songwriter in her own right, Chan Marshall takes a generous, thoughtful approach to reworking beloved songs. This cover of Rihanna's hit comes from Cat Power's forthcoming album, Wanderer.
At The 2018 Emmys, 'Game Of Thrones' And 'Mrs. Maisel' Soar While The Hosts Struggle
Amazon's The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel cleaned up in the comedy categories and Game of Thrones won the big drama prize for the third time. The show on the whole, though, was awfully dull.
India's Carnatic Singers Face Backlash For Performing Non-Hindu Songs
Some fans of Carnatic singing, a type of South Indian classical music rooted in Hinduism, are angry with performers who've adapted and performed Christian songs.
The Voice Behind One Of Hip-Hop's Most Famous Hooks
Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock put out their debut album 30 years ago featuring "It Takes Two." The song's sample was so widely recognized, it revitalized the career of Lyn Collins, the original artist.
Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band Travels Across Generations And Genres
This German group delivers steel drum covers of Mary J. Blige, Mobb Deep, Gang Starr and more.
New York Philharmonic Musicians In Limbo After Investigation
After a five-month investigation, the New York City orchestra took action against oboist Liang Wang and trumpeter Matthew Muckey over unspecified misconduct.
La Dame Blanche: Hip-Hop Urbano Cubano
This special Spanish language Podcast Extra highlights a Cuban hip-hop artist in her own words.