Bettye LaVette
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Bettye LaVette.
Bettye LaVette artist page: interviews, features and/or performances archived at NPR Music
Studio Sessions
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November 17, 2010 Hear the soul icon bring a refreshing, powerful take to some classic songs in the WXPN studios.
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October 28, 2010 Hear the soul icon perform two songs from Interpretations: The British Rock Songbook on WFUV.
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January 25, 2006 A cult favorite among soul aficionados, Bettye LaVette is back with a scorching new CD
Interviews & Profiles
May 22, 2010 On her latest album, the singer interprets songs by the likes of Led Zeppelin and Elton John.
January 23, 2009 The soul singer shared the stage with Jon Bon Jovi at the Obama Inauguration Celebration.
December 17, 2007 After more than 40 years in music, the soul singer is finally getting the notice she deserves.
March 5, 2006 Bettye LaVette is currently celebrating her 60th birthday, and her latest album.
Discover Songs
July 29, 2010 The soul singer takes a George Harrison song and brings out its transcendent serenity.
May 25, 2010 Now on All Songs Considered: a mix of soul, punk, neo-classical instrumental music and more.
May 16, 2010 Hear the authoritative soul belter's new covers album in its entirety until its release on May 25.
February 8, 2008 Does any indie soul singer bring more guts, more conviction and more emotion to her singing?
December 17, 2005 Meredith Ochs picks range from the rockin' White Stripes to "outlaw" country singer Merle Haggard.
October 19, 2005 An extraordinary new recording from Fiona Apple; Classic R&B singer Bettye LaVette; Reggae class...
Reviews
June 15, 2012 "Yours and Mine," featuring Charles Walker and Bettye LaVette, is an exhilarating affirmation.
July 29, 2010 The soul singer takes a George Harrison song and brings out its transcendent serenity.
May 25, 2010 Now on All Songs Considered: a mix of soul, punk, neo-classical instrumental music and more.
February 8, 2008 Does any indie soul singer bring more guts, more conviction and more emotion to her singing?
December 17, 2005 Meredith Ochs picks range from the rockin' White Stripes to "outlaw" country singer Merle Haggard.
October 19, 2005 R&B singer Bettye LaVette has a new CD of tunes by artists like Fiona Apple and Lucinda Williams.
More Stories
May 21, 2010 The veteran soul singer blew into the NPR Music office and conquered it before she'd sung a note.
