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Ana Tijoux was born in France to a French mother and a Chilean father in political exile during Pinochet's dictatorship. She retuned to Chile after his regime fell, and became a politically-charged hip-hop singer who has collaborated with people like Mexican rock star Julieta Venegas. The Latin MC brings her ...

For many years, soul singer Sharon Jones played wedding gigs while working as a corrections officer. Then, at age 40, came a record deal and a partnership with the Dap-Kings, a band whose resume includes work with such artists as Amy Winehouse and Al Green. On the day that Sharon ...

Christian Scott is a Grammy-nominated trumpet player who lives in Harlem. Check out what he likes to listen to on his commute to Union Square.

Last week, The xx performed with jj at Webster Hall, Wilco flexed both their acoustic and electric musical muscles in their two-night run at the Wellmont Theater in Montclair, N.J. and She & Him played two sold out shows at the Bowery Ballroom.

This vintage pop/rock outfit have a new album out today, and they'll be playing a free show at the Apple Store in Soho tonight. Download their new track "Stranger."

The jazz trio that elevated the art of the cover song settles into a week-long residency tonight at Blue Note. Download their spirited track "1980 World Champion."

The jazz bassist and his five-piece outfit will take the stage tonight at Smalls. Download Avital's beautiful and haunting track "Song for Amos."