Raphael Saadiq
Raphael Saadiq artist page: interviews, features and/or performances archived at NPR Music
Concerts
May 20, 2011 The modern-day soul revivalist brings his legendary live show to The Queen in Wilmington, Del.
March 19, 2011 As a solo star, Raphael Saadiq has proven himself an appealing old-school soul throwback.
September 28, 2009 The Grammy-nominated R&B artist performed three acoustic interpretations of his soul-inspired tunes.
March 20, 2009 Hear the '60s-style soul throwback perform live in concert from WXPN in Philadelphia.
Studio Sessions
August 8, 2011 Hear the neo-soul revivalist Saadiq perform songs from his upcoming album, Stone Rollin'.
December 22, 2008 The soul producer performs new material and reveals the advice he received from Stevie Wonder.
Interviews & Profiles
Discover Songs
November 24, 2008 David Dye looks back at the 10 albums that best kept him interested through multiple listens.
October 6, 2008 Hear the strangely haunting voice of Antony Hegarty, the Buena Vista Social Club live, and more.
News
Reviews
May 24, 2011 Saadiq's new Stone Rollin' pays tribute to several soulful styles, but also features fresh grooves.
May 9, 2011 Saadiq draws from past styles and sounds, which can trigger remembered emotions and build new ones.
October 6, 2008 Hear the strangely haunting voice of Antony Hegarty, the Buena Vista Social Club live, and more.
More Stories
December 20, 2011 Fresh Air's critic looks back on a fruitful year and lists his favorite music releases of 2011.
May 1, 2011 The soul singer's "instant vintage" music has come of age on his fine new album, out May 10.
April 15, 2011 Saturday brings the fourth iteration of Record Store Day, which celebrates mom-and-pop record shops.
March 22, 2011 Bob Boilen documented every performer he saw at SXSW by taking a one-minute video clip of each.
March 13, 2011 The ASC team looks at some of the nearly 2,000 artists slated to play at this year's festival.
December 11, 2008 Here are 10 releases from 2008 that are worth the extra effort of being heard on vinyl.













