John Schaefer

This week, M.I.A. is still “The One”; Hercules & Love Affair still love Anohni; and L.A. Salami is not overly optimistic. Plus, new solo music from Shabaka, and Painted Shield.

WNYC's John Schaefer joins to talk about why music and grieving can go hand in hand.

This week, collaborations from Mavis Staples and Levon Helm, Roosevelt and Nile Rodgers, and Nick Cave and a wood dove. Plus new music from Adia Victoria, Santigold, and Angel Olsen. 

The return of Kendrick Lamar, a new Radiohead spinoff, and Amythyst Kiah does up a Tori Amos song. Plus, guitar hero Vieux Farka Touré, and spiritual sounds by Revelators Sound System. 

This week, Made In America: music from Cuba, Colombia and Mexico. Also, the return of Willie Nelson, and Shilpa Ray takes on the patriarchy. Plus, new Congotronics International.

This week, Sonny Singh’s tribute to the Sikh community, Nailah Hunter’s eerie nocturne, and Cory Wong’s effortless funk. Plus, a cover of Laurie Anderson’s “O Superman,” and more.

This week, gifted British singer Emeli Sandé, Pastor Champion’s posthumous debut, Hannah Peel meets the Paraorchestra, and Adrian Quesada reinvents Mexican psychedelia.   

This week, Soft Cell and Pet Shop Boys, together at last; Chance The Rapper’s multimedia art project; multi-continental singer Juanita Euka, and Adia Victoria’s death-defying blues. 

A premiere from Ferris & Sylvester, a very different duo from RZA & DJ Scratch, and a suggestive bit of sweetness from Kaina. Plus, Ukrainian black metal bands White Ward and Drudkh.

This week, a timely new song from Mali’s Oumou Sangaré, Robert Glasper’s star-studded new LP, Tank & The Bangas' "Stolen Fruit," and the ambitious debut of caroline. 

From folk to rock to rap, American music has been deeply influenced by the work of Woody Guthrie. And a new exhibit examines why. WNYC’s John Schaefer took a look.

Future Islands' return to TV, Hurray For The Riff Raff’s recipe for life on earth, and creepy folk from both Cinder Well and Jake Blount. Plus, Samora Pinderhughes addresses masculinity.

Spoon spends time with Lucifer, Odesza remakes an old Bettye LaVette song, and Kae Tempest’s love song to a troubled England. Plus, harpist Brandee Younger's two-part single, "Unrest."

Mitski returns, British band Wet Leg debuts, and RIP to India’s Lata Mangeshkar. Also, cumbia appreciation from Los Bitchos and Calexico, and the latest by Tibetan singer Yungchen Lhamo.

This week, new songs from Method Man and Combo Chimbita, and a blues collaboration 60 years in the making from Taj Mahal and Ry Cooder. Plus, Polish pianist Hania Rani's surprise EP.

There's global pop from California via Iran, and England via Nigeria; and the return of Superchunk. Plus, reedman Charlie Gabriel's debut album, 89, and Brad Barr's solo guitar album. 

This week: Elvis Costello, The Reverend Shawn Amos, and dance music from Mali by Rokia Koné, Colombia via Combo Chimbita, and the 80s in music by Mitski. Plus, composer Emily Wells. 

Thanks to legislation passed in 2018, around 400,000 sound recordings made before 1923 are now available in the public domain. We take a look at what's been uncovered.

This week, a premiere from Brittany Davis, The Weeknd’s End-Times Radio Station, and a Celebration of New Orleans Hip Hop and Jazz. Plus, new music from Black Country, New Road.