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Country’s New Supergroup ‘The Highwomen’ Unite To Make Way For Unsung Female Artists
Natalie Hemby and Amanda Shires talk about the formation of their new all-female supergroup, a gutsy move within a male-dominated genre. Continue Reading Country’s New Supergroup ‘The Highwomen’ Unite To Make Way For Unsung Female Artists
Masego Brings The Spirit Of Cab Calloway To NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert
The spirit of Cab Calloway lives on in Masego, the singer, producer and multi-instrumentalist who surprised NPR’s Tiny Desk audience with a zany sense of showmanship. Continue Reading Masego Brings The Spirit Of Cab Calloway To NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert
Turning The Tables With Mary Lou Williams, Missionary Of Jazz
In 1954, after several draining decades as a jazz composer, performer and mentor, Mary Lou Williams quit. When she returned, she claimed her true power as one of jazz’s fiercest advocates. Continue Reading Turning The Tables With Mary Lou Williams, Missionary Of Jazz
How Ella Fitzgerald Is Influencing A New Generation Of Latinx Musicians
Ella Fitzgerald’s musical genius and influence is still being felt today. Latinx musicians Mabiland and Daymé Arocena explain how Fitzgerald inspires their music. Continue Reading How Ella Fitzgerald Is Influencing A New Generation Of Latinx Musicians
Cellist Kian Soltani Plays With Authority And Poetry For NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert
Watch a young cellist on the rise, offering music of virtuosity, sweet lyricism and a little fire from his Persian roots. Continue Reading Cellist Kian Soltani Plays With Authority And Poetry For NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert
Hear An Early Outtake Of The Beatles’ ‘Oh! Darling’
The early recording – and a remixed version of the song – are being shared ahead of a 50th anniversary edition of the band’s penultimate studio album, Abbey Road. Continue Reading Hear An Early Outtake Of The Beatles’ ‘Oh! Darling’
