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First Watch: Sebadoh, ‘A State Of Mine’
In its latest video, the band finds itself fretting about the trappings of adulthood: fears about making enough money, learning valuable life lessons and caring for their children.
Gregory Alan Isakov on World Cafe
The musician and farmer discusses the controversy behind his song’s appearance in a fast-food ad.
Potty Mouth On World Cafe
Potty Mouth formed in Northampton, Mass., in 2011. The band released a vinyl EP in 2012, and last year put out a full-length record called Hell Bent. With a name inspired by the title of a Bratmobile album, Potty Mouth revels in the sheer volume and eager, youthful enthusiasm of punk.
Folk Musician Pete Seeger, As Remembered By His Goddaughter
Folk musician Pete Seeger died Monday at the age of 94. Seeger was celebrated not only for his music with the Weavers and as a solo artist, but also for his relentless social activism. Audie Cornish speaks with his goddaughter, guitarist and songwriter Toshi Reagon.
5 Pete Seeger Songs To Sing Together
The American folk icon sang many inspirational songs during his 94 years. Kim Ruehl of FolkAlley.com looks at the career of Pete Seeger through five songs that characterize his most lasting legacy.
New Mix: Wye Oak, Ratking, John Lurie, More
On our latest show, host Bob Boilen shows off his new-found ability to throat-sing, while introducing us to a brand new sound from the duo Wye Oak. Meanwhile, co-host Robin Hilton shares dark hip-hop from Ratking. We also hear gritty new rock from Cheatahs, new electronic dance discoveries and more.
Pete Seeger Remembers Guthrie, Hopping Trains And Sharing Songs
Seeger believed songs were a way of binding people to a cause. He talks about fellow folk music icon Woody Guthrie and jumping railroad cars in an archival interview from 1985.
Recommended Dose: The Best Dance Tracks Of The Month
Recommended Dose is a round-up of some of the best new electronic dance songs, presented in a monthly mix. Our inaugural installment includes music from Disclosure, Detroit legends Theo Parrish and Moodymann and more.
Pete Seeger And The Public Choir
Pete Seeger was an activist for many causes, but among them was a passionate belief in the importance and value of public singing.
Pete Seeger, Folk Music Icon And Activist, Dies At 94
Seeger had been a mentor and an influence on younger musicians for decades. He will be remembered for his music and his social activism.
Folk Activist Pete Seeger, Icon Of Passion And Ideals, Dies At 94
A tireless campaigner for his own vision of a utopia marked by peace and togetherness, Pete Seeger’s tools were his songs, his voice, his enthusiasm and his musical instruments.
World Cafe Next: The Districts
The Districts started out as a high-school band in Lititz, Penn. After some wise touring that included a SXSW visit last year — as well as a video with more than 300,000 views — the group now has a self-titled EP due out Tuesday on a national label.
Collaborations And Congratulations: Navigating The Grammy Crossover
On the Grammy stage, winners and performers had to deal with the sometimes-uncomfortable will of the show’s mainstream tastes. Questions of appropriation and access dogged the show, but a few times, meaningful alliance shone through.
Return Of The Robots: Daft Punk Talk Their Grammy-Winning Album
On Sunday night, Daft Punk took home the top Grammy Awards — both for their hit single “Get Lucky” and its parent album, Random Access Memories. But if you were hoping to catch a glimpse of the faces behind their masks or hear the voices of the French electronic act, you were out of luck. Their collaborators spoke for them. Last year, though, the “robots” spoke with us about their work. In honor of their big wins, we revisit that interview.
Watch Musicians Elevate A Trip To A Big-Box Store
If only all trips to IKEA could be so lifted by live performances of great music, such as this joyful smidgen of Beethoven from members of the Detroit Symphony.
Foxygen On World Cafe
While we anxiously wait for Foxygen’s upcoming double album release, here are four songs from the band’s album, We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace & Magic.
Angel Olsen: Tiny Desk Concert
Without her backing band, the expressive, powerful singer previews songs from her new album, Burn Your Fire for No Witness. Watch her and you’ll see calm in her eyes; listen to her and you’ll sense torment in her heart.
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.
New Music Shines at Classical Grammy Awards
In this year’s Grammy Awards, the classical music was as new as the pop. A jazz composer and a soprano captured multiple prizes, while the Academy recognized a performances by an adventurous American orchestra and a compelling young vocal group. See the full list of classical winners.
The Grammys: Music, Fashion And Even A Wedding
Host Michel Martin speaks with Amrit Singh, music editor and host for Revolt TV, about the big Grammy Award winners.