Albums

Poet Malik al-Nasir with Gil Scott-Heron, a jazz and spoken-word artist.

Gil Scott-Heron ‘was first and foremost an activist,’ fellow poet says

November 1, 2021Music

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Gil Scott-Heron had a profound influence on many aspiring poets including Malik al-Nasir and his band, Malik and the OGs. Nasir joined The World’s host Marco Werman to talk about his lifelong connection with Scott-Heron recounted in his new book, “Letters to Gil.”

Tunes that kept The World spinning in 2020: A playlist

December 15, 2020

Helado Negro teaches us how to smile

April 11, 2019Music

French Band Nouvelle Vague’s Hommage to American Rockers Queens of the Stone Age

September 17, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

Bass, banjo, and the Indian tabla come together

August 15, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

Jenni Rivera: Queen of Banda is Remembered

August 15, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

The Mexican-American singer and actress Jenni Rivera died after her plane disappeared early Sunday morning. She had just given a concert in Monterrey, Mexico.

Summer Music: Ryan Tedder’s Mixtape

August 15, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

Throughout the month of July we’ll be talking with a different celebrity guest about what songs say summer to them. Our first guest is One Republic frontman Ryan Tedder.

The Antlers

August 15, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

In the age of the download single, The Antlers had an unlikely hit with their 2009 album Hospice. The storyline is about coming to terms with the death of a friend. But the music isn’t what you’d expect – it’s not morose and spare, it’s big and lush.

Bonus Track: The Rain

August 14, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

The Swell Season performs the track from their album Strict Joy live in Studio 360.

Bonus Track: “The Sun is Down”

August 14, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

From the Plastic Ono Band’s new album Between My Head and the Sky (Chimera Music).