Sunday Morning Alt.Latino Serenade: Four Tracks For Your Weekend
Another monthly sampler to Weekend Edition Sunday with love from Alt.Latino.
Music
'I'm Old As Dirt But I Can Still Sing': Sweet Pea Atkinson On 'Get What You Deserve'
R&B singer Sweet Pea Atkinson was the gravely vocalist for the band Was (Not Was). He's back with his first solo album in 35 years.
'Colors' Continues Beck's Postmodern Pastiche
On Beck's latest, thrift-store sounds, abrasive noise and his father's ear-stretching orchestrations all vie for attention at once.
Future Pays Homage To Deceased Engineer On 'Super Slimey' With Young Thug
Their overnight surprise mixtape release comes with an honorable mention for one of Atlanta's instrumental sonic architects.
Renowned American Composer And Educator Samuel Adler To Visit Winston-Salem
World-renowned composer and educator Samuel Adler will be in the Triad this weekend.
Suzanne Vega On World Cafe
This year marks the 30th anniversary of her album Solitude Standing, and the 25th of 99.9F°.
Nora Jane Struthers Is Hard-Headed About Being Open-Hearted On 'Champion'
The Nashville-based singer-songwriter has a new album that explores the joys of long-term commitment. Rock critic Ken Tucker says the collection is her most personal and accessible to date.
The Thistle And Shamrock: New Fall Sounds
Tune into some great new sounds from artists on both sides of the Atlantic.
How 'The Con' Almost Broke Tegan And Sara
Ten years ago, the making of Tegan and Sara's fifth album — and divided reactions to it — created a rift between the twins that nearly tore them apart but eventually showed them a way forward.
At Ojai Music Festival, Vijay Iyer Showcases Improvisation
As music director for the distinguished festival, Iyer united jazz and classical artists with a passion for spontaneity.