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The Education Of Christylez Bacon
The rapper, singer, beatboxer and multi-instrumentalist is a product of Southeast Washington, D.C., an area hit hard by crime and drugs in the 1980s.
A Kid Named Carl Stirs Up The Bach Musical Dynasty
On the 300th anniversary of his birth, hear how music by Johann Sebastian’s son Carl Philipp Emanuel bridged the gap between the old-fashioned Baroque and newfangled music by Haydn and Mozart.
Coming Up: Detroit Symphony Returns From The Brink
Just a few years ago, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra was weathering a financial crisis and a bitter labor dispute. Tune in to Weekend Edition on Sunday to hear about its impressive recovery.
D.C. DIY Space Dougout Goes (Somewhat) Professional
For two years, shows at D.C. house venue Dougout have been as straightforward as they can be for a DIY…
Gazelle Amber Valentine: ‘Gender Is Not A Genre’
The righteously outspoken guitarist from doom metal duo Jucifer speaks about women in hard rock, her almost-acoustic side project and her never-ending life on the road.
Strange But True: Music Doesn’t Make Some People Happy
Researchers say a small number of people appear to lack the brain circuitry to get pleasure from music.
Lowland Hum: Tiny Desk Concert
It’s hard to convey the sound of two people in love, but Lowland Hum does that effortlessly. The married couple’s music is mostly unadorned and pure, with considerable attention to detail.
Possessed By Joy: A North American Drummer In Cuba
In January, Harris Eisenstadt spent two weeks studying percussion in Matanzas and Havana. Here’s what he gained from the experience.
The Legend Of Linda Perhacs, ‘A Most Unlikely Rock Star’
A California dental hygienist who never quit her day job, Perhacs released one album in 1970 that failed to find an audience — or so she thought.
In Rio, A Universe Of Samba
In Brazil, samba isn’t just the music of Carnival. With throngs headed to the country for this summer’s World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics, samba de rota has become an act of cultural resistance.
New Mix: Damon Albarn, Sharon Van Etten, Beach House, More
Hosts Bob and Robin are trapped in their respective homes for this snow-day edition of the show, but warm things up with breezy cuts from Eternal Summers, Slow Club and more.
Robert Ashley, Opera’s Misunderstood Innovator, Dies At 83
The composer’s operas for TV completely rethought the structures of the old European model for a new generation.
Where Did All The Female Rappers Go?
This, we’re told, is the year female rappers will break their way back into the mainstream, ending the long period of silence for women in the industry.
Hundred Waters Shines A Strange Light In Darkness
A video for the brand new song “Cavity,” from the band’s second album, out May 27, uses a single flashlight to create an eerily beautiful landscape.
First Listen: Tycho, ‘Awake’
Awake is like a soundtrack to a sunbaked road trip, capturing the inexplicable nostalgia one feels while imagining a new life in a new town.
First Listen: Raz Simone, ‘Cognitive Dissonance’
This swinging-for-the-fences album feels like a plea for connection and sounds like a brooding hit.
Asaf Avidan: Tiny Desk Concert
A well-known Israeli singer, formerly with a folkish rock band called Asaf Avidan & The Mojos, Avidan has a new record and no U.S. record label to put it out. But he’s on a solo tour that’s stunning.
ABBA’s 1970s Costumes Decidedly Worth The Tax Break
ABBA singer Bjorn Ulvaeus has revealed a secret behind the band’s costumes. It was not only fashion that determined their sartorial choices.
Listening In Reel Life: The Pop Music Inside The Oscar Nominees
Original songs and scores aren’t the only music worth paying attention to on Oscar night. Pop music is woven deeply into the performances and plots of many of the year’s best movies.
From Recife, Brazil, 3 Rhythms Get The Carnival Party Started
The descendants of the coastal Brazilian city have a long, mixed history, making for quite the vibrant display and musical celebration. One style of music is even said to make the blood boil.