Saturday, April 12, 2014

NPR Music

ALL SONGS CONSIDERED

NPR Music Nominated For Three Webby Awards

A couple of videos we're particularly proud of — a Tiny Desk Concert with OK Go and a Field Recording with Gregory Porter — are up for Webbys this year.
FIRST LISTEN

First Listen: 'The Space Project'

On a new compilation, an all-star cast makes songs out of sounds recorded from space. Participants include Spiritualized, Youth Lagoon, Beach House, The Antlers and more.
A BLOG SUPREME

5 Points Where Poetry Meets Jazz

Structured and free, sonic and rhythmic, poems and jazz music seem like natural partners. For National Poetry Month and Jazz Appreciation Month, here are some notable collisions between the two.
MICROPHONE CHECK

E-40: 'I'm On The West Coast, Eating'

The Bay Area legend is widely known for creating slang, flouting the rules and knowing everybody from everywhere. He speaks about his long career, Master P, Lil Jon, T-Pain, Tupac and Too Short.
FAVORITE SESSIONS

KCRW Presents: Ana Tijoux

Tijoux's hip-hop style and thoughtful lyrics are informed by music from all over the world. Watch the French-born Chilean musician perform the title track from her new album, Vengo, in the studio.

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