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Week of Sep. 28: This week, the next great Brooklyn soul singer Bette Smith; the return of Public Enemy, and a posthumous duet from John Prine and Kurt Vile. Plus, a huge Prince reissue. (article)
Ben Harper's latest adventure is a record of bare bones instrumentals for lap steel guitar in John Fahey's so-called 'American Primitive' style. He plays these new tunes remotely. (episode)
The English singer-songwriter Adele chats about relationships, her love of listening to Americana on tour, and gave a preview of what would be her huge hit, "Rolling in the Deep." (episode)
Week of Sep. 21: This week, new music from Alicia Keys, Sufjan Stevens, Joan Osborne, and new work by Canadian/American singer and songwriter Beverly Glenn-Copeland. (article)
Monte (Simón Mejía of Bomba Estéreo) creates a mix of electronic dance, ambient music, and natural sounds, as a new twist on environmental activism. He joins us remotely from Colombia. (episode)
The Brooklyn-based concert pianist Simone Dinnerstein returns to the studio to perform selected Bach compositions, specifically the Inventions and Sinfonias. (From the Archives, 2014.) (episode)
This week, The Boss (Bruce Springsteen) is back; so is Janelle Monae; plus an indie-rock/Memphis soul collaboration from Matt Berninger of The National with Booker T. Jones. (article)
Anjimile wrote their debut album, "Giver Taker," while getting sober and establishing their identity. They play these beautiful, buoyant, and tender songs remotely, from Boston. (episode)
Millions know Suzanne Vega’s hits, like “Luka” and “Tom’s Diner.” One of New York City's leading songwriters, Vega plays live at home and discusses her long career. (episode)
Columbian band Bomba Estéreo explores their South American roots, mixing up cumbia, vallenato, & champeta with club & dub dance beats. Bomba Estéreo plays in-studio (from 2017.) (episode)