Jaki Byard On Piano Jazz
The pianist and saxophonist was a frequent collaborator with Charles Mingus and Maynard Ferguson.
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First Watch: Tom Jones, 'Elvis Presley Blues'
Tom Jones pays tribute to his longtime friend with a cover of the song "Elvis Presley Blues."
My Bubba: Tiny Desk Concert
My Bubba is the duo of Sweden's My and Iceland's Bubba, women whose quirky, delicate, sweetly sung folk songs are a delight.
Songs We Love: Marisa Anderson, 'House Carpenter/See That My Grave is Kept Clean'
PDX guitarist's narrative marriage of a Scottish folk ballad and a Blind Lemon Jefferson blues standard updates the ancient art of music storytelling.
The Techno Feminists Next Door
The three founders of the Brooklyn-based all-female DJ collective Discwoman are chipping away at club culture's bro problem.
Silvestrov's Ukrainian Nostalgia
With minutely detailed instructions from Kiev-born composer Valentin Silvestrov, a British pianist probes the heart of melancholy in music that appears light but weighs heavy.
'Ballad For Americans' Sent 'Message Of Unity' In 1940 Presidential Race
In the 1940 presidential campaign, one song reached across party lines and had everyone cheering. It was an unlikely hit: "The Ballad for Americans," an operatic folk cantata that ran 10 minutes.
Since Adele Said 'Hello,' The Internet Just Can't Quit Her
Adele's new video for "Hello" has broken records in its first weeks since release. It's also led to countless Internet memes and mashups.
Mac DeMarco On World Cafe
The Canadian singer performs songs from his new EP, Another One, and talks about inviting fans over for coffee.
De Película: The Best Latin Film Soundtracks Ever
Carlos Schröder and NPR critic Bob Mondello visit Alt.Latino to discuss Latin movies and music.