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From jazz to classical, there's no lack of great music in Kansas City. Whether you're a frequent flyer at the Blue Room or a Kauffman Center regular, there are many ways in which these two genres intersect. Here's a beginner's guide to the rich history of the blending of these vibrant musical sounds.

All Songs Considered's list of the 50 most important recordings of the decade continues, from OutKast to Sigur Ros.

Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp and Robert Plant & Alison Krauss headline the 2024 Outlaw Music Festival, with appearances by Billy Strings, Celisse, Southern Avenue and Brittney Spencer.

There's plenty of song and celebration this season with holiday concerts and shows around Kansas City.

The thoughtful pianist from Iceland plays a set of gentle pieces — from Bach to Bartók — evoking nostalgic memories of his childhood.

The Colombian singer and global superstar shines brighter than ever in this surprising Tiny Desk performance from last May.

The San Diego-based trio made its mark at the Tiny Desk with satin vocals and vintage melodies.

No, no — the headline's not referring to you. Heaven forbid. But people like you listen to a lot of cool and/or unusual music, and refuse to sample the good stuff right under their noses because it's "mainstream." It's best not to think these hipsters omniscient — after all, there's lots of great music they're too cool to notice. Here are 10 examples from 2009.

2004 was a year when a handful of artists with their best days long behind them surprised us with their strongest music; Loretta Lynn and Brian Wilson come to mind.

Hear a "looped liturgy for the apocalypse" and "fire coming out of the fog" in this conversation about the year's best metal, drone and outer sound.