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Joan Armatrading’s first album came out in 1972 and is the first female singer/songwriter out of the U.K. to receive international success via her recordings.

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Latinx crooner Nick Pagan’s “Hardly Use My Hands” is a down-tempo jam that draws from the ‘70s sound of John Lennon, David Bowie, and Neil Young, and taps into self-discovery.

We think The Marías are about to strike big, and we’re eager to get our hands on their new album, “Cinema,” which draws on what brought this band together in the first place.

A Global Exploration of Sounds.

KCRW’s Global Beat is a new series highlighting emerging artists from around the world.

Sofia Rei took off on a solo trek through the rugged terrain of eastern Chile with two backpacks filled with recording gear to gather her thoughts and the sounds of this awe-inspiring…

Metropolis playlist, June 5, 2021.

Singer/songwriter Somi has a forthcoming album inspired by her love of the late great Miriam Makeba. It’s a reimagination of her songs with a future feel.