The Best Music Of 2010 Explore our picks for the best rock, folk, jazz, classical and undiscovered music of 2010.
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The Best Music Of 2010
Hear the best rock, pop, jazz, classical, blues and undiscovered music of 2010.
Swedish House Mafia DJ Steve Angello (middle) was responsible for one of the biggest drops of 2010, "Knas." EMI Music hide caption
Boston bluegrass band Crooked Still released one of the best albums of the year. courtesy of the artist hide caption
Best Folk Albums Of 2010
Folk Alley
Miles Davis' legendary and controversial Bitches Brew was reissued this year. courtesy of Columbia Records hide caption
Ana Tijoux. Courtesy of the artist hide caption
The Current highlights five songs that entered the station's Hall of Fame in 2010. courtesy of the artist hide caption
5 Songs The Current Couldn't Stop Playing
The Current
Jose Gonzalez (right) released an album this year with his original band, Junip. courtesy of the artist hide caption
The evocative album cover for Imani Winds' Terra Incognita is indicative of the group's affinity for American music. E1 Music hide caption
Hailing from the northern deserts of Mali, Tamikrest released its debut album, Adagh, in 2010. Courtesy of the artist hide caption
The Los Angeles music scene churned out some of 2010's best albums. iStockphoto hide caption
KCRW's Best L.A. Bands Of 2010
In her long and singular career, Laurie Anderson has never sounded quite so pointed, and perhaps so dark. Courtesy of Nonesuch hide caption
The 5 Best Genre-Defying Albums Of 2010
WNYC Radio
Many high-quality Bach recordings have been released this year. Above: Isabelle Faust with her violin. Courtesy of the artist hide caption
American-bred, U.K.-based Stacey Kent eschews jazz standards to sing in French. Courtesy of Blue Note hide caption
