When This 9-Year-Old Pianist Plays, He Feels The Music
NPR's Robert Siegel sits down with Oscar Paz Suaznabar, who has played at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center and on the NPR show From The Top.
Music Interviews
B.B. King On Life, Plantation Living And His 'Droopy-Drawers' Sound
"I developed in my head that I'm never any better than my last concert or the last time I played," B.B. King told Fresh Air's Terry Gross in 1996.
Oak Ridge Boys Take Their Impeccable Harmonies 'On The Road'
The Oak Ridge Boys are still at it, with a new CD of hymns and gospels called Rock of Ages. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Joe Bonsall and Richard Sterban about Bonsall's new book and their latest CD.
In HBO's 'Bessie,' Queen Latifah Stars As Empress Of The Blues
It took Queen Latifah more than 20 years to bring the life of pioneering blues singer Bessie Smith to the screen. "Inhabiting her has inhabited me," she says.
In 'Rhythm,' Bhi Bhiman's Music Isn't Limited By National Borders
Bhi Bhiman had an all-American childhood, but his songs have an international character. He talks with NPR's Scott Simon about his childhood, his politics and his new album, Rhythm & Reason.
Jerry Garcia's Advice To Bill Kreutzmann: 'Don't Rush'
"You can learn so much from [Jerry Garcia]. Doesn't matter what instrument you play," the Grateful Dead drummer says. He has a new memoir out called Deal.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo to South Africans: Stop Attacking Immigrants
There's been a wave of violence against immigrant workers. Now the Grammy-winning singers have joined their voices with Mali's superstar Salif Keita. The message: "United we stand."
Russian Band Pompeya Finds Safety In English-Language Lyrics
Yes there are other bands from Russia besides Pussy Riot. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Daniil Brod, lead singer for Pompeya, who says they wanted to create music that's sunny, light and fun.
Willie Nelson: 'Ain't Many Of Us Left'
The Red-Headed Stranger has a new memoir out, titled It's A Long Story. On a tour bus in Thackerville, Okla., Nelson explains to NPR's David Greene why no one can tell him what to do.
Kurt Cobain Speaks — Through Art And Audio Diaries — In 'Montage Of Heck'
"The idea was not to tear him down, nor was it to put him on a pedestal," says director Brett Morgen. Instead, executive producer Frances Bean Cobain told Morgen to "make it honest."