How To Stay Human: Jon Batiste Talks With Lara Downes
The renowned musician and Late Show bandleader has sage advice on everything from finding your north star and owning your own orbit to honoring lineage.
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'Rompan Todo' Explores A Turbulent History Of Latin America Through Rock Music
Rompan Todo is a new Netflix six-part documentary series that explores the socio-political history of rock music in Latin America from its genesis in the 1960s to the present.
'White Christmas': A Holiday Concert With Rosemary Clooney
To celebrate Christmas, Fresh Air listens back to a concert given by the late singer and actress on Feb. 11, 1997. Clooney spoke about her childhood and working with Bing Crosby and Billy Strayhorn.
'Fresh Air' Presents Swinging Christmas Music From Rebecca Kilgore And Pals
Kilgore is one of the leading interpreters of American songs. In December 2005, she and trombonist Dan Barrett and pianist Rossano Sportiello recorded at the NOLA studios in Manhattan.
In 'Soul,' Jon Batiste's Music Helps Bring Pixar's First Black Lead To Life
Batiste is one of several real-life musicians who consulted on the new Pixar film, about a middle-school band teacher who ends up in a fantastical realm called The Great Before.
Cozy Up With Andrew Bird As He Performs Holiday Songs From 'Hark!'
Bird's holiday album is a collection of covers and originals that some might not view as Christmas material at all.
Playboi Carti Finally Drops Second Album, 'Whole Lotta Red'
Playboi Carti has released his long-anticipated second album, Whole Lotta Red. The album comes two years after his 2018 studio debut, Die Lit and features Future, Kid Cudi and Kanye West.
Music Aficionado On What To Listen To This Holiday Season
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with holiday music expert Chris Klimek about what's on his holiday music playlist this year.
The Thistle & Shamrock: Celtic Christmas
On this week's episode, hear Fiona Ritchie's reflections on this holiday season amidst such a challenging year, featuring Joel Mabus, Carlos Nuñez and The Gathering
Jeff Tweedy On Performing From His Couch: 'It Felt So Intimate To Us Right Away'
At the onset of the pandemic, the Wilco frontman began filming The Tweedy Show, an at-home Instagram series with his wife and sons. His also has a new memoir, How to Write One Song, and a new album.