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Listen First Listen: Devendra Banhart, 'Mala'
March 3, 2013 – The singer smooths out the extremes in his sound, while still finding ways to defy expectations.
Read First Listen: Phosphorescent, 'Muchacho'
March 3, 2013 – Matthew Houck's best songs come off like conversations — wise and soft, and warmed by experience.
Read First Listen: Dave Grohl & Friends, 'Sound City: Real To Reel'
March 3, 2013 – Grohl joins Stevie Nicks, Trent Reznor, Paul McCartney and more to honor the art of recording.
Read First Listen: Marnie Stern, 'The Chronicles Of Marnia'
March 3, 2013 – Stern is a remarkable guitarist, technically speaking, but her music also exudes joy and humanity.
Listen At 100, Composer Margaret Bonds Remains A Great Exception
March 3, 2013 – The late Bonds is still one of few black female composers to gain recognition in the United States.
Listen Robyn Hitchcock: 'Rock 'N' Roll Is An Old Man's Game Now'
March 3, 2013 – At 60, the British singer and guitarist says quiet reflection is the last thing on his mind.
Watch Rhye: Men Of Mystery Find A Feminine Sound
March 2, 2013 – Some lush, sexy music videos were all listeners knew of the the soulful pop duo — until recently.
Listen Pianist Van Cliburn, Warmed Russian Hearts During Cold War
March 2, 2013 – Cliburn, who died Wednesday, won the first International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow in 1958.
Watch Juan De Marcos And The Afro-Cuban All Stars: Dig That 'Dundunbanza' Jazz24
March 2, 2013 – Watch the internationally renowned Cuban bandleader and his group perform three tunes for Jazz24. Jazz24
Listen By A Record Collector's Curiosity, The Relatives Return
March 2, 2013 – Led by two brothers — both reverends — the gospel-funk outfit has resurfaced after 33 years apart.
Listen Emmylou Harris And Rodney Crowell: Staying Low
March 2, 2013 – On the new duet album Old Yellow Moon, the former bandmates practically celebrate heartbreak.
Watch Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side,' 40 Years Later
March 2, 2013 – Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton remember the first time they heard Pink Floyd's groundbreaking album.
Watch Marches Madness: John Philip Sousa's 'Washington Post'
March 1, 2013 – We're kicking off a month of music that will make you want to kick up your heels.
Listen Kevin Eubanks On Piano Jazz
March 1, 2013 – The former Tonight Show bandleader joins Marian McPartland for Cole Porter and Sonny Rollins tunes.
Listen Gloria Gaynor On 'Song Travels'
March 1, 2013 – The disco diva behind "I Will Survive" sings "My Funny Valentine" with host Michael Feinstein.