David Byrne
David Byrne artist page: interviews, features and/or performances archived at NPR Music
Concerts
January 9, 2013 The two artists give a carefully choreographed performance highlighting their album Love This Giant.
May 28, 2009 Musicians like Bon Iver, David Byrne and Feist help fight AIDS in a historic benefit concert.
June 28, 2004 Veloso's version of Nirvana's "Come As You Are" is a high point.
Interviews & Profiles
June 21, 2012 Byrne's first foray into musical theater revolves around the former first lady of the Philippines.
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June 4, 2008 The pop star has wired an antique organ to the beams and plumbing of the Battery Maritime Building.
Discover Songs
March 29, 2010 Listen to the album-length collaboration, featuring 22 prominent guest vocalists, in its entirety.
January 26, 2009 From All Songs Considered: David Byrne, AC Newman, Beirut, Rokia Traore, and more.
December 15, 2008 See and hear what NPR listeners picked as the best albums of 2008.
August 11, 2008 Innovators Brian Eno and David Byrne make their first new record in 27 years.
October 18, 2007 A rare re-issue from David Byrne; Balkan Brass via the New York band Beirut; Wood spoons, laptop...
April 28, 2006 A newly reissued version of the 1981 collaboration between David Byrne and Brian Eno opens ears.
July 22, 2002 On this episode, we dig through our archives to bring you some of our favorite artists and album...
July 2, 2001 The passionate sounds of Lucinda Williams; R.L. Burnside sings of hard times and bad luck; the c...
News
April 17, 2010 The former Talking Heads frontman has recorded a pop song cycle about Imelda Marcos.
Reviews
January 26, 2009 From All Songs Considered: David Byrne, AC Newman, Beirut, Rokia Traore, and more.
December 15, 2008 See and hear what NPR listeners picked as the best albums of 2008.
April 28, 2006 A newly reissued version of the 1981 collaboration between David Byrne and Brian Eno opens ears.
More Stories
October 15, 2012 Peek behind the curtain at the final rehearsal for the two musicians' magical live show.
September 11, 2012 Critic Tom Moon discusses some of the albums he's most excited about this season.
September 2, 2012 The pair's collaboration features a funky horn section and an overarching sense of brainy boldness.
July 19, 2012 Download five tracks new to public radio, including material from Aimee Mann, Al Great and more.
June 14, 2012 The brass-centric Love This Giant will be out on September 11, and the pair will tour in the fall.
February 22, 2012 On this week's Alt.Latino, breathtaking new songs bring together an unusual mix of genres.
March 27, 2000 Talking Heads' 1980 song pays homage to early rap techniques and The Velvet Underground.
