Malian singer-songwriter Rokia Traore is known for her use of traditional West African music. But on her new album, she uses an all-American electric guitar.
Les Paul, father of the electric guitar, passed away at the age of 94. The Takeaway speaks to three-time Grammy nominated recording engineer Mark Rubel about the legacy Les Paul leaves behind.
Canadian rocker Neil Young famously sang the words, �It’s better to burn out than to fade away.� Well, our final story today is about a Canadian rocker who didn’t take Young’s advice. The World’s Jason Margolis met him in Victoria, British Columbia.
Steve Reid
Steve Reid is a extraordinarily versatile drummer who has performed with some of the most legendary musicians of the 20th century – James Brown, Miles Davis, Sun Ra, Ornette Coleman, Fela Kuti, and Jimi Hendrix.
