Music
Daft Punk On 'The Soul That A Musician Can Bring' |
In spite of the robotic persona they've cultivated for years, Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo elected to make their new album, Random Access Memories, in a real studio, with real musicians. Hear the elusive electronic duo in conversation with All Things Considered's Audie Cornish.
Savages: Elegant Brutality, Rendered Anything But Silent |
The British post-punk band makes its American radio debut at KEXP in Seattle. Luckily, cameras are rolling for these four blistering songs from Savages' debut album, Silence Yourself.
Edmar Castañeda And Friends On JazzSet |
Hear passionate improvisation across borders on Colombian harp, Argentinian bandoneón, Venezuelan cuatro and vibes from the U.S. In a set with Castañeda, his trio and special guests perform at the Americas Society in New York.
A Kind Of Magic: New Latin Music, Sprinkled With Discovery Dust |
This week on Alt.Latino, we highlight amazing young artists from Argentina, Puerto Rico, Cuba and Mexico. Highlights include Raquel Sofia, a future star who currently sings backup for Juanes, and a new solo work by Thievery Corporation vocalist Natalia Clavier.
Sam Amidon: Reshaping An American Folk Tradition |
Shape-note singing is a communal form of music that began in New England 200 years ago, mostly from townsfolk without any musical training. Sam Amidon says the melodies of shape-note hymns are some of the "deepest-seated for me."
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Bobby McFerrin: Spirituals As Sung Prayers |
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Latin Roots: Son Jarocho |
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Woody Herman At 100: 'A Blues Player From His Heart' |
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We Get Mail: Can You Build The Perfect Cover Song? |
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Laura Mvula's Velvet 'Moon' Is A Revelation |
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The MIDI Revolution: Synthesizing Music For The Masses |
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Google Launches A Streaming Music Service |
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A DIY Guide To The History Of Women In Jazz |
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Covering Pop Hits On YouTube Is Starting To Pay |
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The Swell Season: Redemption Songs |
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