La Santa Cecilia On Its New Album Sung In English
The SoCal Mexican roots-rock and soul band drops by to chat about its new, self-titled album. Over the past decade as a band, the members now feel like family.
Music Interviews
Booker T. Jones Reflects On His Life in Music
Jones' band, Booker T. & the MG's, composed the instrumental classic, "Green Onions," and played background to Otis Redding. His new memoir is Time is Tight. Originally broadcast March 26, 2007.
Grace Potter Shifts Towards 'Daylight'
Her second solo album follows the 180 degree pivot in her personal life and marks a return to her beloved blues rock sound.
Getting To The United States Wasn't Easy For The Muckers
Iranian musician Emir Mohseni had procured a work visa and was preparing to start a U.S. tour when Trump announced a travel ban in early 2017.
David Wax Museum Creates A Positive Message From A Difficult Situation
The Unite the Right rally and subsequent counterprotests in the band's hometown of Charlottesville, Va. inspired the duo's latest release, Line of Light.
Questlove Invites You To A 'Mixtape Potluck'
The latest book from the co-founder and drummer of The Roots is a collection of recipes from his friends and inspired by his "food salon" dinner parties.
A Legendary Collaboration Continues: Neil Young And Crazy Horse Reunite For 'Colorado'
Neil Young and Crazy Horse have put out music together for 50 years. Young talks to NPR's David Greene about their latest album, Colorado.
From North Carolina To Buenos Aires With Che Apalache
Together with three of his former banjo students, Joe Trooper creates music that combines the Latin American influences of his adopted home with the bluegrass he grew up on.
Jackie Cruz On 'Hija De Chavez'
Jackie Cruz plays a convict in the series Orange Is the New Black, but she's also a singer. She talks to NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro about her debut album, Hija de Chavez.
Congo's KOKOKO! Makes Joyful Dance Music From Instruments Made Of Junk
The band couldn't afford instruments. So they made their own out of scavenged items, like kitchen pots and air-conditioner parts. On their U.S. tour, they stopped by NPR's Tiny Desk.