Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood On The Music Of 'Phantom Thread'
The guitarist and arranger for one of the world's biggest rock bands is also a composer, whose work on Paul Thomas Anderson's latest film is up for an Oscar.
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Indonesian President Joko Widodo Is A Huge Metal Head
When the Danish prime minister visited Widodo, he presented him with a signed, limited edition, vinyl box set from Metallica. To avoid conflict of interest, Widodo paid about $800 to keep the albums.
David Bazan Resurrects Pedro The Lion After More Than A Decade
Before his indie rock band Pedro the Lion dissolved in 2006, David Bazan had been questioning his relationship with God. Now, he's back touring and working on a new album under the old moniker.
Craig David Seizes The Moment With 'The Time Is Now'
The British singer discusses making a staggered comeback after a career full of ups and downs and celebrating the changes in R&B.
Daring To Dream: A Carpenter Tries To Build A Piano In Rwanda
If he succeeds, it would be the first piano made in his country — and the first made in Africa since 1989. Skeptics wonder if it's an impossible mission.
Heavy Rotation: The Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing
This month's playlist includes a new track from an Austin up-and-comer, a song about white privilege from Tune-Yards and a jazz instrumental cover of Amy Winehouse.
Across the Blue Ridge #114 - Algia Mae Hinton Remembered, and The Joy of Fiddlers’ Conventions
A great variety show this week, starting off with some powerful songs and tunes from the old-time and bluegrass evolution. Then we have an appreciation of the late Algia Mae Hinton, one of the
Frank Kimbrough On Piano Jazz
On this episode of Piano Jazz, the pianist and master collaborator displays his graceful, romantic style and duets with host Marian McPartland.
Christian Scott: Building Bridges Across Cultures
We join Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah for a performance at the New Orleans Jazz Market drawn from The Centennial Trilogy — and explore his work as a bridge-builder, an ambassador and an avatar.
Bahamas On World Cafe
Afie Jurvanen's latest album, Earthtones, rests firmly in a funky pocket of groove.