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Joe Henry

Joe Henry artist page: interviews, features and/or performances archived at NPR Music

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November 8, 2011 Henry's new album Reverie blends sonic naturalism with the songwriter's nuanced musicianship.

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Joe Henry

December 22, 2009 Henry traces the rugged history of American storytelling with blues, rock and jazz at WXPN.

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November 8, 2007 Hear an interview and in-studio performance by the singer, songwriter and producer.

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November 8, 2007 Joe Henry has been called country, folk and soul. He plays from his new album, Civilians.

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October 2, 2007 Hear an interview and in-studio performance with the versatile singer, songwriter and producer.

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Interviews & Profiles

Joe Henry's new album, Reverie, features all-acoustic performances from his basement.

November 10, 2011 The producer and singer-songwriter's 12th album emerged from a three-day jam session at home.

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Joe Henry's new album, Reverie, was self-produced and recorded in his basement studio.

October 24, 2011 The producer and singer-songwriter's 12th solo album features a touching tribute to Vic Chesnutt.

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September 17, 2007 Joe Henry talks with Henry about what it's like to be making his own music again.

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September 14, 2007 Singer-songwriter has worked with everybody from Madonna to jazz giant Ornette Coleman.

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January 18, 2006 For his latest release, producer and troubadour Joe Henry worked with giants in soul music.

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Discover Songs

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December 13, 2007 The year's best music, as chosen by David Dye, includes a plethora of reliable favorites.

September 21, 2007 Jazz singer and trumpeter Louis Prima; A live recording from Miles Davis from 1963; Legendary sa...

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September 6, 2007 Joe Henry's "You Can't Fail Me Now" began life on Loudon Wainwright III's new album.

November 3, 2003 A jazz standard from Aaron Neville; Synth pop duo The Aluminum Group; Instrumental ambience from...

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September 6, 2007 Joe Henry's "You Can't Fail Me Now" began life on Loudon Wainwright III's new album.

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Joe Henry performs a Tiny Desk Concert at the NPR Music offices.

November 21, 2011 Asking the fearless, easygoing singer to perform in a crowded office never felt like an imposition.

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Joe Henry's new album, Reverie, comes out Oct. 11.

October 2, 2011 Recorded in his basement with the windows open, Henry's latest is more than a straight roots record.

Joe Henry's latest album, due out Oct. 11, is Reverie.

July 26, 2011 His latest album, Reverie, isn't out until October, but the singer is offering a sneak preview.

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I Believe to My Soul

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  • Album: I Believe to My Soul
  • Artist: Joe Henry
  • Released: 2005
 

Civilians

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Strange Weirdos: Music from and Inspired by the Film Knocked Up

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  • Album: Strange Weirdos: Music from and Inspired by the Film Knocked Up
  • Artist: Loudon Wainwright III
  • Label: Concord
  • Released: 2007
 

Reverie

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  • Album: Reverie
  • Artist: Joe Henry
  • Label: ANTI
  • Released: 2011
 

Blood from Stars

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  • Album: Blood from Stars
  • Artist: Joe Henry
  • Label: Anti
  • Released: 2009
 

Tiny Voices

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Scar

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