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Irish singer/songwriter Adrian Crowley is known for his detailed but surreal storytelling, and his rich baritone voice. He plays songs from his latest, 'The Watchful Eye Of The Stars.' (episode)
This week, the return of R&B legend Van Morrison, a joyful noise from Congo’s Jupiter and Okwess, an unsettling noise from Jason Lindner, and an eerie nocturnal song by Lucinda Chua. (article)
Hear the playful strangeness of Mexico City's arena rockers Café Tacvba, with music from their 2017 record, "Jei Beibi." They join us live in-studio. (From the Archives.) (episode)
Texas musician Shakey Graves holds forth on the legendary Dr. John, sports metaphors, and making music adrift in time. He plays tunes from the deluxe reissue of 'Roll the Bones X.' (episode)
Pianist, songwriter, and composer Emile Mosseri wrote the moving Oscar-nominated music for the film Minari. He performs some of the score at the piano, remotely. (episode)
This week, Rodrigo y Gabriela cover Astor Piazzolla, a haunted single from Amythyst Kiah, and a musical project exploring non-binary history from the artist Eyibra. (article)
New Orleans trumpeter Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah makes Stretch Music - a hybrid extension of jazz, hip-hop, & New Orleanian Afro-Native American styles. He plays in-studio (Archives). (episode)
This week, Old Sea Brigade’s new sound, Vijay Iyer's latest Trio, and Chilean singer Mon Laferte’s Mexican tribute. Plus, a kora duet by Ballaké Sissoko and Sona Jobarteh. (article)
Grammy-winning Beninese diva Angélique Kidjo performs several songs, including "Afirika," in tribute to the African independence movement, from 'Live With Carnegie Hall,' (April 2020.) (episode)
Pianist and tinkerer Neil Cowley plays mesmerizing pieces (enhanced by lots of gear), remotely from London, and describes his reunification with the piano at Nils Frahm’s Berlin studio. (episode)