Syl Johnson, Chicago soul singer widely sampled in hip-hop, is dead at 85
The singer's 1968 hit "Different Strokes" became a popular hip-hop sample used by artists like Wu-Tang Clan, Public Enemy and Kanye West.
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Lata Mangeshkar, the sweetheart of Bollywood, dies at 92
She was one of the most famous and beloved playback singers. She recorded songs used in movie soundtracks, which generations of actresses would then lip-sync onscreen.
Key Glock, 'Proud'
You can't help but bop your head with maybe a teary eye as Key Glock mourns Young Dolph in this rap memorial.
El DeBarge: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The torchbearer for the DeBarge family plays a few of his R&B standards from a cozy home studio.
Why the songwriting catalogs of music icons could be the new gold
Music icons like Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan have sold their songwriting catalogs for eye-popping amounts of money. It's a growing trend in an industry that's shifted since the start of streaming.
Lera Lynn on Mountain Stage
In the four-song visit Lynn tossed in songs from three fresh albums, including a new one set to release this spring.
The Thistle & Shamrock: Angels' Share
This week's episode of The Thistle & Shamrock explores tunes written about whisky and spirits.
World Cafe 30th Anniversary Playlist: 2006
2006 was a great year in music, marked by excellent releases by Amy Winehouse, Jenny Lewis and The Watson Twins, Neko Case, My Chemical Romance and Bob Dylan.
Fatoumata Diawara: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The esteemed Malian singer, songwriter, and actress delivers a riveting performance of songs from her Grammy-nominated album, Fenfo.
David Crosby, Graham Nash and Stephen Stills ask to pull their content from Spotify
The former bandmates of Neil Young say they are supporting his protest against COVID-19 misinformation on the music-streaming platform.