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Fever? Kidney failure? Or... murder? Today: We'll hear why Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s mysterious death continues to fascinate, despite having occurred more than two centuries ago. ... (episode)
<p>The Philadelphia carnival barkers of Man Man bring zany instrumentation and clever arrangements to Music Hall of Williamsburg on Tuesday. Download the group's brand new "Knuckle Down" for free here.</p> (article)
The Los Angeles DJ Dâm-Funk will play his late ‘70s and early ‘80s-inspired beats on the Queen of Hearts as the three-level cruiser glides through the Hudson on Monday night. Download... (article)
Join us for an encore presentation of our Greene Space show with actor, author and banjo player Steve Martin and comedian Mike Birbiglia. (episode)
<p>Musician and poet Gil Scott-Heron, dubbed "the godfather of rap," died Friday in New York. How are you marking his death? Post your memories of Gil Scott-Heron, his music and his legacy.</p> (article)
<p>Big Freedia, the preeminent personality of the NoLA hip-hop sissy bounce scene, plays Brooklyn Bowl on Saturday. Download her "Excuse" here.</p> (article)
<p>This trio of art school grads from Columbus, Ohio makes gruff indie rock tunes littered with brash guitar riffs. Download "F^ck Her Tears from the band's first album recorded in studio here.</p> (article)
The violinist, guitarist and singer songwriter Joan Wasser is the driving force behind the musical project Joan As Police Woman. She visited WNYC's Soundcheck studios with her band to... (article)
When he died at age 29, country music virtuoso Hank Williams left behind a legacy of troubled stardom. It was inherited by his son—and his grandson. Today: the story of three musica... (episode)
<p>The San Diego quartet The Donkeys is currently on tour, playing fine American indie rock songs from the group's latest album, <em>Born with Stripes</em>. Download "I Like The Way You Walk" here.</p> (article)