Tiny Desk blooms with the stanzas, sounds and legacy of jazz poetry. These lyrical jokes, jabs and caresses were accentuated by a band backing Monet made up of Nate Smith, Logan Richardson, Weedie Braimah and Brian Jackson.
for vinyl lovers
Captivating the world with the beat of his own drum for more than half a century is no easy feat by any means, and when it comes to the 18th rendition of “Jazz Is Dead” featuring Tony Allen, there is no amount of words that can really explain how delicious this album is.
no bars
Out now, the Gemini half of OutKast talks about his first album in 17 years, his wild ayahuasca trip and why he gets so many requests to play flute at funerals.
the scene
Yawa, aka Amenta Abioto, is a singer, songwriter, producer and performance artist originally from Memphis, Tennessee. Her songs are spiritual love letters that begin with rich vocal loops that are layered over atmospheric sounds. She caught up with KMHD to talk about the records that inspired her growing up and her artistic journey through the pandemic and beyond.
legendary talk
Hancock spoke with KMHD via his studio in California to discuss the new quintet on his worldwide tour, why he will never become the jazz police and his meaning of jazz without boundaries.