An Iraq War Opera Finds A Vein Of Empathy
Fallujah is based on the experiences of a real Marine, who lost friends and more as a gunner in Iraq. The show's libretto was written by an Iraqi-American.
Music & Culture
Pop Culture Happy Hour: 'Hamilton'
It's Broadway's current phenomenon, so we went to see it and report back on what it is, how it works, and whether we loved it as much as we wanted to. It's our Hamilton show.
Jeff Buckley's Mother Talks About 'You And I'
Mary Guibert has guided all of her son's posthumous releases, including a newly released set of demos.
Iggy Pop On World Cafe
The punk innovator's new solo album, Post Pop Depression, is out. Hear his conversation with the album's producer, Josh Homme, and host David Dye.
'Singing Was Easy': 'Mountain Girl' Loretta Lynn Looks Back On Life And Music
Married at 13, Lynn went on to become a country music star. Now, the new PBS documentary Loretta Lynn: Still a Mountain Girl recounts Lynn's musical journey. Originally broadcast Nov. 10, 2010.
At 83, 'Songwriter-Singer' Loretta Lynn Comes 'Full Circle'
The country music legend's new album mixes original material with interpretations of country classics. Reviewer Ken Tucker says the record shows a vulnerability that is somewhat new to Lynn's music.
'Roots' Drummer Questlove On His Late Father Lee Andrews
Fifties doo-wop singer Lee Andrews died Wednesday. His son, musician Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, spoke about Andrews in this archival Fresh Air interview. Originally broadcast June 23, 2013.
Margo Price, 'Paper Cowboy' (Live At SXSW 2016)
At our SXSW showcase, Margo Price performed this non-album cut, a honky tonk rocker that speeds along at a lively clip.
Margo Price, 'About To Find Out' (Live At SXSW 2016)
The country singer opened her set from our SXSW showcase with some sharp-edged honky tonk. It's the perfect song to sing sweetly when you need to cut someone down.
Margo Price, 'Four Years Of Chances' (Live At SXSW 2016)
Armed with a menacing bass line and a long list of wrongs, the country singer turned up the heat on no-good-men at our SXSW showcase.