Behind the Bounty Killer/Beenie Man Verzuz battle, plus new tracks.
Watch out Slowhand: The Who’s songwriting and rhythm-guitar genius has also been one of rock’s finest soloists.
How the Kraftwerk co-founder and Afrobeat originator are perpetually intertwined.
The Stones, the Pretty Things, the Animals and more remake American R&B on their own rough-and-ready terms.
Five albums that demonstrate the myriad ways jazz sounds are currently percolating through hip-hop.
The punk veteran talks 'ALPHABETLAND,' the first new release from X's original lineup in 35 years.
Stevie graces tracks by McCartney, Hendrix, Eurythmics and more.
Rap may have moved in the direction of original beats, but the foundational influences of hip-hop live on.
There never had been, and never again will be, anyone like Little Richard.
The Uptown founder revolutionized the marriage of hip-hop and R&B, and served an expansive yet neglected audience.
“Jarrett’s true gift is cumulative exponential improvisation…”
How Kraftwerk pioneered electronic and dance music and transformed the pop landscape.
Is the generation gap within pop’s potential audience wider than ever?
This continuing feature honors the musicians taken from us by COVID-19.
When dance-floor grooves collided with post-punk NYC spirit…
There would be no Afrobeat without Allen, but his fusion of jazz, African highlife and funk radiates beyond genre.
Key tracks selected and annotated by current jazz greats.
New music from Vybz Kartel, Bounty Killer, Popcaan and more.