Katy Perry performs during the 2015 Super Bowl XLIX halftime show at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images hide caption
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Shabaka's album Perceive Its Beauty, Acknowledge Its Grace begins with the song "End Of Innocence," one among many pieces of music that managed to be both haunting and comforting in 2024. atibaphoto/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Alan Sparhawk's first solo album following the death of his wife, Mimi Parker, who was also his longtime partner in the band Low, is a stark electronic experiment called White Roses, My God. Sophia Photo Co/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Vocalist Bilal Performing at Glasshaus in Brooklyn, New York. Jarrett Wetherell/Shore Fire Media hide caption
Robert Glasper and Bilal perform at NPR Music's 10th Anniversary Concert in Washington, D.C. Beck Harlan / NPR hide caption
The Roots featuring Bilal perform a Tiny Desk Concert on Oct. 19, 2017. (Claire Harbage/NPR) Claire Harbage/NPR hide caption
Keyon Harrold has just released his newest single, "Stay This Way (Feat. Bilal & Big K.R.I.T.)." Deneka Peniston/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Hear Bilal & Big K.R.I.T. Guest On Keyon Harrold's 'Stay This Way'
Bilal's latest album is In Another Life. Kawai Matthews/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Bilal. Kawai Matthews/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Songs We Love: Bilal, 'Satellites'
Bilal's new album, A Love Surreal, comes out Feb. 26. Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Bilal, 'A Love Surreal'
Philadelphia's Bilal Oliver recently performed on World Cafe. Courtesy of the artist hide caption