KEXP spoke with the Chilean singer and author of NORMA, her fifth album containing 10 songs that represent stages of a romantic relationship expressed with different Latin American rhythms.
Jackie Shane was a Black trans soul singer who performed in the 60s. In 1971, she walked away from her career and basically disappeared.
One of Seattle's brightest singer/songwriters pens an anxious tune about our current cultural moment. Martin Douglas explores.
The immensely talented 17-year-old, Vancouver-based singer/songwriter expresses a lifetime of longing, pain, and hope on their newest album.
Led by Stephen Fandrich, this remarkable ensemble of 8 singers navigates a true path through harmonic space, featuring Jessica Kenney, Gretta Harley, Jarrad Powell, Scott Adams, Jeppa Hall, Roger Nelson, and Brandon Johnson.
New Zealand singer-songwriter Marlon Williams and his band play a live set in the KEXP studio. Recorded 02/01/2016 - 4 songs: Strange Things, Dark Child, Hello Miss Lonesome, When I Was A Young Girl.
Mexican singer-songwriter Silvana Estrada delves into the musical roots of Latin America and how she preserves the legends of folklore by blending them with current musical inspirations.
Afro-Indigenous Colombian-Canadian composer, producer, and singer Lido Pimienta shares her songbook and how she uses her musical and political crusade to honor her culture.
A collection of the iconic soul singers recordings will see release on Nov. 9 via Dunham/Daptone Records.
Seattle soul singer-songwriter Allen Stone performs songs from his third album, Radius on the Midday Show with Cheryl Waters. Recorded 01/20/2016 - 5 songs: Upside, American Privilege, Million, Voo Doo, Perfect World.
KEXP Music Director Chris Sanley talks about Nigerian-American singer-songwriter and visual artist Annahstasia.
Portugal. The Man singer, songwriter, and founder, John Gourley talks about the influences on the new album, SHISH.
Kevin Kaarl combines a potent mix of singer-songwriter indie-rock with an eclectic penchant for traditional Latin music. Together with his twin brother Bryan, he’s been releasing music since 2018. His latest is 2025’s Ultra Sodade released independently.
The immensely talented Seattle R&B singer/songwriter provides a vivid music video for her latest EP's certified makeout anthem in celebration of Pride Weekend.
Martin Douglas travels to the home of Tiny Vipers singer/songwriter Jesy Fortino—in his estimation, "one of the most significant Seattle recording artists of the past 20 years"—for a career-spanning conversation.
On her stunning debut album, the Portland singer/songwriter approaches her craft with the dedication and attention many people reserve for their gardens.
On the heels of IRL, the Seattle artist’s latest release delivers another set of deeply ruminative, off-center singer-songwriter-influenced hip-hop.
Louisville, Kentucky singer-songwriter Emma Ruth Rundle discusses her latest release (and career highlight), On Dark Horses.
The duo of Finnish soul artist Tuomo Prättälä and singer/songwriter Markus Nordenstreng of The Latebirds releasing a covers EP titled America/Get Together.
