"Think" by Aretha Franklin

Kirk returns to Kind of Blue, taking a closer look at two more tunes off of the 1959 jazz classic. First, he digs into the modified 12-bar blues "Freddie Freeloader," with a focus on Wynton Kelly's much-emulated opening piano solo. He then compares and contrasts how John Coltrane ...  Show more

Kirk surfs an avalanche straight into Thrash Valley, where he delves into the depths of Megadeth's 1990 opus "Holy Wars... The Punishment Due." It's an unstoppable rockslide of layered riffs, tempo shifts, power chords, and... power thirds? Written by: Dave Mustaine Album: Rust i ...  Show more

Hosts Robin Hilton and Stephen Thompson share stories and songs of gratitude from NPR listeners.Featured songs and artists:1. Yo-Yo Ma and Alison Krauss: "Simple Gifts," from Classic Yo-Yo2. Bill Withers: "Lean On Me," from Still Bill3. The Mountain Goats: "This Year," from The S ...  Show more

Podcast from Defected Records

Micky More & Andy Tee & Angela Johnson feat. DJ Meme Orchestra - Is It Love You’re After [Groove Culture] 00:00
Urban Blues Project feat. Bobby Pruitt - We Are One (Jazz-N-Groove Hands Up Vocal) [Soulfuric] 04:24< ...  Show more

1 Kool & The Gang - Summer Madness (Extended Mix)
2 Cerrone; Music of Life (Alan Braxe Remix)
3 alexandra hampton baak waa
4 Collage - Winners And Losers
5 Midnight Star - Feels So Good
6 jen meets busy people feat. ella may driving rain
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Tyler Childers. Patty Griffin. Indigo De Souza. Joe Kendrick of WNCW in North Carolina joins us to discuss the best albums out on July 25.Intro:• Tyler, The Creator, 'DON'T TAP THE GLASS'The Starting 5:• Tyler Childers, 'Snipe Hunter'• Patty Griffin, 'Crown of Roses'• Indigo De S ...  Show more