'New Age Becomes Old Age Very Quickly': Yanni Speaks
After dozens of albums and world-spanning tours, the king of new age says he's still baffled by the term. He speaks with NPR's Scott Simon.
Music Interviews
As 'X-Files' Returns, Meet The Man Behind The Theme Song
At creator Chris Carter's request, composer Mark Snow tried to make the X-Files theme sound like The Smiths. In the process, he stumbled on a very different sound — that would become iconic.
Comedian Jon Benjamin's Jazz Album Is Full Of 'Real, Untapped Un-Talent'
Best known as the lead voice on Bob's Burgers and Archer, Benjamin has no expertise in jazz music. "It's a real insult to people who try," he says of Well, I Should Have ... Learned How To Play Piano.
'Fiddler' Songwriters Discuss Putting Themselves In The 'Soul Of The Characters'
Together Sheldon Harnick and the late Jerry Bock wrote the songs for the Broadway show Fiddler on the Roof. Both men spoke to Fresh Air in 2004; Harnick spoke to Fresh Air again in 2014.
Celebrating All Songs Considered's 16th Birthday With Bob Boilen
Hear Boilen discuss his favorite songs from each of the 16 years he's been hosting the show.
David Bowie: The World Cafe Sessions
Listen to sessions recorded during Bowie's Heathen and Reality tours in 2002 and 2003.
Freddie Gibbs: 'I'm Not Just Living For Myself'
The new father spoke about his inspirations, including the memoirs of Rick James and George Clinton, his business acumen, what the war in the streets is really about and, of course, Gucci.
David Bowie On The Ziggy Stardust Years: 'We Were Creating The 21st Century In 1971'
The legendary rock musician died Sunday, two days after his 69th birthday. In 2002, Bowie spoke with Fresh Air's Terry Gross about songwriting, performing and his Ziggy Stardust persona.
Remembering Otis Clay, A Blues Hall Of Fame Musician
Clay, who died Friday in Chicago, made a name for himself as an R&B singer with hits like "Trying to Live my Life Without You" and "A Lasting Love." Originally broadcast in 1999.
Eva Salina's Love For Balkan Music Is Lifelong — And Accidental
The singer has Dutch and Jewish roots and hails from a quiet California beach town — but musically, she's traveled a path far afield from her upbringing.