Coming Out Through Music: Philip Kearns
Radio Camper Marley Cain talks to Philip Kearns. In 2004, Kearns released a self-titled album in which he sings about his decision to come out of the closet.
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SXSW At 30, With A View From Street Level
During her first visit to SXSW, Audie Cornish talks with festival veteran Stephen Thompson of NPR Music the festival's history, what people expect to hear and how it has evolved over the decades.
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.
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.