A Conversation About Kanye West, Twitter Philosopher
Sam Sanders, host of NPR's It's Been a Minute contextualizes the philosophy of Kanye West, as discerned from the rapper's recent string of inspiring tweets.
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Swedish Electronic Dance Music DJ Avicii Dies At 28
Swedish musician and DJ Avicii has died at 28. NPR's Ari Shaprio talks with KCRW's Jason Bentley about his career.
Shall We Dance: Balanchine Sets Tchaikovsky In Motion
Conductor Marin Alsop muses on the power of ballet and her memories of watching choreographer George Balanchine bring the music of Tchaikovsky to life with the New York City Ballet.
Connecting The Dots On Arvo Pärt's Symphonic Journey
A new album of the Estonian composer's four symphonies trace the path of a brave artist who risked throwing it all away to reinvent himself.
Willie Pickens On Piano Jazz
Chicago jazz mainstay Willie Pickens died this past December at age 86. Revisit his performance with McPartland in this 1997 episode of Piano Jazz.
Electronic Dance Music Superstar Avicii Dies At 28
Tim Bergling, a Swedish dance wunderkind and one of the most successful DJs in the world, was found dead Friday in Oman.
World Cafe Nashville: Brothers Osborne
John Osborne's guitar runs through every track like a duet partner with T.J.'s ever more sophisticated vocalizing. Hear a live session from Nashville's Sound Stage Studios.
J. Cole Is Sick Of Money Phone Rap And He's Not Going To Take It Anymore
The first video from his new album KOD features the North Carolina rapper parodying trap's infatuation with cash and drug-addled fantasy.
'He Wants To Be Remembered': Tiny Desk Contestant Finds His Voice While Fighting ALS
Bernie Dalton had a dream to make music, but when he was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease, he was even more determined.
Songs We Love: Monsieur Periné, 'Bailar Contigo'
New single from upcoming album is more French-inspired swing-jazz, coupled with a Colombian tropical flair.