Joan Baez's Music Keeps Providing The Soundtrack For Political Struggles
NPR's Ari Shapiro spoke with musician Joan Baez in February about her first Grammy nomination in 1962 and her newest album, "Whistle Down the Wind."
Music Interviews
'A Distinctive Voice': Tracey Thorn Goes On 'Record'
The Everything but the Girl singer uses music to explore feminist themes. She sings about the different stages of women's lives on her recent solo album, Record. Originally broadcast May 3, 2018.
Fresh Starts: Tales Of Renewal For A New Year
The turn of the year is a time when we set the old aside and welcomed the new into our lives. When one chapter ends, another begins.
Sir David Attenborough's Field Recordings From Across The Planet
Host Ari Shapiro speaks to the natural historian Sir David Attenborough, who began making documentaries and TV programs in the 1950s. Wherever he went in the world, he also recorded music. Dozens of those recordings have now been released in a new collection, called "David Attenborough: My Field Recordings from Across the Planet."
Spend Your Christmas With PJ Morton
Hear a live performance from the NOLA musician, adding a little bounce to your holiday entertainment.
A Roots And Rockabilly Holiday Concert With JD McPherson And His Band
McPherson never thought he'd make a Christmas album. Then, he says, "I got a bug in my ear." He and his band perform live in studio from Socks. Originally broadcast Dec. 11, 2018.
Old 97's Show Love For The Holidays
The band performs songs from its first album of holiday songs, including one inspired by the Ramones.
JD McPherson Has The Ugly Sweater Blues
McPherson performs songs from Socks, a holiday album that is equal parts earnest, loving and irreverent.
The Composer With A Growing Fan Club Among Directors
Two of the buzziest movies this year, "If Beale Street Could Talk" and "Vice," have this in common: composer Nicholas Britell.
Liz McComb Explores The Holiday Season In Latest Album
"Merry Christmas" showcases classic songs and McComb's powerful voice. She tells NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro about growing up singing and about Christmas at home in France.