NPR: Song Travels Express Podcast http://www.scetv.org/index.php/radio/information/song_travels_with_michael_feinstein_info 2012 NPR NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 en Catch up with host Michael Feinstein and his musical guests on this week's episode of Song Travels from NPR Music. Hear samples of music from some of the top artists in jazz, rock, country, and blues, and uncover the intimate journey singers and songs take with one another. blues,classical,country,feinstein,folk,interview,jazz,music,npr,piano,rb,rock,NPR,NPR,Song Travels Express,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air NPR no http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/icon_510304.jpg NPR: Song Travels Express Podcast http://www.scetv.org/index.php/radio/information/song_travels_with_michael_feinstein_info Fri, 24 May 2013 16:43:30 -0400 Liza Minnelli Born into Hollywood royalty, Liza Minnelli has made her own name on the stage and screen. Her role in the 1972 film version of the Broadway musical Cabaret made her an international sensation and won her the Academy Award for Best Actress. Liza Minnelli continues to wow audiences the world over with her iconic presence and powerful voice.

On this week's edition of Song Travels, Minnelli joins her long-time friend (and host) Michael Feinstein for a discussion of her life and the evolution of her approach to song. Feinstein opens the show by singing the Gershwin song for which Minnelli was named, and the pair share a look back at Liza's remarkable career with selections of her performances.

]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 16:43:30 -0400 http://www.scetv.org/index.php/radio/information/song_travels_with_michael_feinstein_info http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/486/510304/186502462/NPR_186502462.mp3 Born into Hollywood royalty, Liza Minnelli has made her own name on the stage and screen. Her role in the 1972 film version of the Broadway musical Cabaret made her an international sensation and won her the Academy Award for Best Actress. Liza Minnelli continues to wow audiences the world over with her iconic presence and powerful voice.

On this week's edition of Song Travels, Minnelli joins her long-time friend (and host) Michael Feinstein for a discussion of her life and the evolution of her approach to song. Feinstein opens the show by singing the Gershwin song for which Minnelli was named, and the pair share a look back at Liza's remarkable career with selections of her performances.

]]> arrested,music,star,song,singing,broadway,musical,development,standards,oscar,cabaret,travels,feinstein,gershwin,liza,minnelli,NPR,NPR,Song Travels Express,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 15:37 no South Carolina Educational Radio Network http://www.scetv.org/index.php/radio Joshua Bell & Jeremy Denk Together violinist Joshua Bell and pianist Jeremy Denk make for one of the most dynamic duos in the classical music world. The two have been recording and performing together in the classical repertoire for almost a decade. Both of these highly acclaimed musicians have voracious appetites for a wide variety of music from classical pieces to pop and standards and have become equally at home thumbing through the pages of the Great American Songbook.

On this episode of Song Travels, Bell and Denk perform selections from their latest album, French Impressions, which features the music of Maurice Ravel, and Camille Saint-Saens, and Cesar Franck, whose Violin Sonata opens the show. Host Michael Feinstein provides insight on the link between Gershwin and Ravel, as well as popular music based on classical peices, and Bell plays along with Gershwin himself (via player-piano technology) in an arrangement of Gershwin's "Sweet & Lowdown."

]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 12:53:18 -0400 http://www.scetv.org/index.php/radio/information/song_travels_with_michael_feinstein_info http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/486/510304/184797390/NPR_184797390.mp3 Together violinist Joshua Bell and pianist Jeremy Denk make for one of the most dynamic duos in the classical music world. The two have been recording and performing together in the classical repertoire for almost a decade. Both of these highly acclaimed musicians have voracious appetites for a wide variety of music from classical pieces to pop and standards and have become equally at home thumbing through the pages of the Great American Songbook.

On this episode of Song Travels, Bell and Denk perform selections from their latest album, French Impressions, which features the music of Maurice Ravel, and Camille Saint-Saens, and Cesar Franck, whose Violin Sonata opens the show. Host Michael Feinstein provides insight on the link between Gershwin and Ravel, as well as popular music based on classical peices, and Bell plays along with Gershwin himself (via player-piano technology) in an arrangement of Gershwin's "Sweet & Lowdown."

]]> song,jeremy,french,standards,pianist,classical,bell,joshua,songwriter,ravel,franck,violinist,impressions,travels,feinstein,gershwin,NPR,NPR,Song Travels Express,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 15:34 no South Carolina Educational Radio Network http://www.scetv.org/index.php/radio Jean-Yves Thibaudet French pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet is one of the leading performers on today's classical music scene. He studied at the Paris Conservatory and today performs with the leading symphony orchestras of the world. He has more than forty albums to his credit, including interpretations of the classical repertoire, as well as music by George Gershwin, Duke Ellington, and Bill Evans.

A national figure in his native France, he has received the Victoire d'Honneur, a lifetime achievement award and the highest honor given by France's Victoires de la Musique. On this edition of Song Travels, Thibaudet shares a few notes his experiences working on film soundtracks, including the 2011 film, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close. Thibaudet's virtuosity is on display as he and host Michael Feinstein bring their unique perspectives to George Gershwin's "Embraceable You."

]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 14:23:20 -0400 http://www.scetv.org/index.php/radio/information/song_travels_with_michael_feinstein_info http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/486/510304/182900727/NPR_182900727.mp3 French pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet is one of the leading performers on today's classical music scene. He studied at the Paris Conservatory and today performs with the leading symphony orchestras of the world. He has more than forty albums to his credit, including interpretations of the classical repertoire, as well as music by George Gershwin, Duke Ellington, and Bill Evans.

A national figure in his native France, he has received the Victoire d'Honneur, a lifetime achievement award and the highest honor given by France's Victoires de la Musique. On this edition of Song Travels, Thibaudet shares a few notes his experiences working on film soundtracks, including the 2011 film, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close. Thibaudet's virtuosity is on display as he and host Michael Feinstein bring their unique perspectives to George Gershwin's "Embraceable You."

]]> film,evans,song,jazz,wild,standards,piano,classical,oscar,soundtrack,travels,feinstein,gershwin,jeanyves,thibaudet,NPR,NPR,Song Travels Express,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 16:15 no South Carolina Educational Radio Network http://www.scetv.org/index.php/radio David Hyde Pierce Actor, singer and comedian David Hyde Pierce is best known for his role as Niles Crane on the long-running TV series Frasier, for which he won multiple awards including the Emmy for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy. He’s also a Tony Award winner for his role as Lieutenant Coffi in the 2007 musical Curtains. He has appeared in dozens of films including Bright Lights, Big City and Sleepless in Seattle and has done voice work in animated features including A Bug's Life.

On this week's edition of Song Travels, host Michael Feinstein reunites with long-time friend and musical colleague David Hyde Pierce to talk ballads and Broadway. Pierce joins Feinstein for a live rendition of "A Pretty Girl is Like a Melody" and shares excerpts from his on-stage performances from shows Curtains and Spamalot.

]]> Fri, 03 May 2013 17:23:19 -0400 http://www.scetv.org/index.php/radio/information/song_travels_with_michael_feinstein_info http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/486/510304/180921890/NPR_180921890.mp3 Actor, singer and comedian David Hyde Pierce is best known for his role as Niles Crane on the long-running TV series Frasier, for which he won multiple awards including the Emmy for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy. He’s also a Tony Award winner for his role as Lieutenant Coffi in the 2007 musical Curtains. He has appeared in dozens of films including Bright Lights, Big City and Sleepless in Seattle and has done voice work in animated features including A Bug's Life.

On this week's edition of Song Travels, host Michael Feinstein reunites with long-time friend and musical colleague David Hyde Pierce to talk ballads and Broadway. Pierce joins Feinstein for a live rendition of "A Pretty Girl is Like a Melody" and shares excerpts from his on-stage performances from shows Curtains and Spamalot.

]]> david,michael,song,performance,vocalist,singing,broadway,fred,standards,pierce,niles,porter,crane,curtains,hyde,cole,travels,NPR,NPR,Song Travels Express,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 15:25 no South Carolina Educational Radio Network http://www.scetv.org/index.php/radio Marilyn & Alan Bergman Songwriters Marilyn and Alan Bergman are a legendary power couple in American popular music whose work includes the themes for television programs Alice, Good Times, and In the Heat of the Night. They've earned multiple Emmys, Grammys, and Academy Awards, including Best Original Song for "The Way We Were," with music by Marvin Hamlisch.

On this week's edition of Song Travels, host Michael Feinstein sits down with Marilyn and Alan to talk about the tough assignments, classic movies, and personal histories that inspired their best work. They'll also listen to tracks by a few of the stars, including Frank Sinatra and Barbara Streisand, who performed their songs, along with live performances by Feinstein and Alan Bergman.

]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:53:31 -0400 http://www.scetv.org/index.php/radio/information/song_travels_with_michael_feinstein_info http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/486/510304/179321527/NPR_179321527.mp3 Songwriters Marilyn and Alan Bergman are a legendary power couple in American popular music whose work includes the themes for television programs Alice, Good Times, and In the Heat of the Night. They've earned multiple Emmys, Grammys, and Academy Awards, including Best Original Song for "The Way We Were," with music by Marvin Hamlisch.

On this week's edition of Song Travels, host Michael Feinstein sits down with Marilyn and Alan to talk about the tough assignments, classic movies, and personal histories that inspired their best work. They'll also listen to tracks by a few of the stars, including Frank Sinatra and Barbara Streisand, who performed their songs, along with live performances by Feinstein and Alan Bergman.

]]> movies,music,films,pop,song,singing,american,hollywood,piano,oscar,sinatra,classics,redford,soundtracks,bergman,travels,feinstein,NPR,NPR,Song Travels Express,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 15:16 no South Carolina Educational Radio Network http://www.scetv.org/index.php/radio Bette Midler Singer, actress, and comedian Bette Midler is Michael Feinstein's guest on this week's edition of Song Travels. Bette Midler has paved her glittering path with Grammys, Emmys, Golden Globes, Tonys, and an Academy Award nomination among numerous other accolades. Her music is popular the world over and she’s always in demand. 

This week, Midler unpacks stories of her earliest encounters with music as a child in Hawaii and shares favorite tunes from her record collection, including the vintage sounds of Spike Jones, Louis Jordan, and even Destiny's Child. It's music like you've never heard on Song Travels before... and a fascinating glimpse (or listen!) at what inspired The Divine Miss M!

]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:53:18 -0400 http://www.scetv.org/index.php/radio/information/song_travels_with_michael_feinstein_info http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/486/510304/177986313/NPR_177986313.mp3 Singer, actress, and comedian Bette Midler is Michael Feinstein's guest on this week's edition of Song Travels. Bette Midler has paved her glittering path with Grammys, Emmys, Golden Globes, Tonys, and an Academy Award nomination among numerous other accolades. Her music is popular the world over and she’s always in demand. 

This week, Midler unpacks stories of her earliest encounters with music as a child in Hawaii and shares favorite tunes from her record collection, including the vintage sounds of Spike Jones, Louis Jordan, and even Destiny's Child. It's music like you've never heard on Song Travels before... and a fascinating glimpse (or listen!) at what inspired The Divine Miss M!

]]> hit,music,miss,m,pop,singer,song,jazz,actress,jones,records,spike,child,comedian,hawaii,vinyl,trio,midler,divine,bette,travels,NPR,NPR,Song Travels Express,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 0:00 no South Carolina Educational Radio Network http://www.scetv.org/index.php/radio Neil Sedaka Neil Sedaka is a name synonymous with popular music. He made his name with a string of pop hits including "Breaking Up is Hard to Do," "Calendar Girl," and "Love Will Keep Us Together,"and his songs have been performed by Frank Sinatra, Elton John, and Elvis Presley. He's been hard at work and constantly reinventing himself for over fifty years, making him a pop icon, but Sedaka is truly a balladeer at heart. On this episode of Song Travels, host Michael Feinstein accompanies Neil Sedaka on the great war-time ballad "I'll Be Seeing You" and Sedaka's hit song, "Laughter in the Rain."

]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:03:35 -0400 http://www.scetv.org/index.php/radio/information/song_travels_with_michael_feinstein_info http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/486/510304/177071646/NPR_177071646.mp3 Neil Sedaka is a name synonymous with popular music. He made his name with a string of pop hits including "Breaking Up is Hard to Do," "Calendar Girl," and "Love Will Keep Us Together,"and his songs have been performed by Frank Sinatra, Elton John, and Elvis Presley. He's been hard at work and constantly reinventing himself for over fifty years, making him a pop icon, but Sedaka is truly a balladeer at heart. On this episode of Song Travels, host Michael Feinstein accompanies Neil Sedaka on the great war-time ballad "I'll Be Seeing You" and Sedaka's hit song, "Laughter in the Rain."

]]> love,rock,hit,music,pop,song,singing,standards,neil,piano,sinatra,elton,ballad,wartime,sedaka,travels,feinstein,NPR,NPR,Song Travels Express,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 0:00 no South Carolina Educational Radio Network http://www.scetv.org/index.php/radio Rumer Raised in England and Pakistan, Rumer possesses a deep connection to the heyday of the early Seventies singer-songwriter era, with shades of Broadway, Thirties Jazz, and Gospel. After years of diligence, Rumer (born Sarah Joyce) is beginning to reap the rewards. Her debut album, Seasons of My Soul, reached No. 3 on the UK charts and was certified platinum.
On this edition of Song Travels, Rumer joins host Michael Feinstein to talk about Judy Garland and Old Hollywood, which inspires her to perform a few favorites from the Great American Songbook.

]]> Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:13:35 -0400 http://www.scetv.org/index.php/radio/information/song_travels_with_michael_feinstein_info http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/486/510304/176272664/NPR_176272664.mp3 Raised in England and Pakistan, Rumer possesses a deep connection to the heyday of the early Seventies singer-songwriter era, with shades of Broadway, Thirties Jazz, and Gospel. After years of diligence, Rumer (born Sarah Joyce) is beginning to reap the rewards. Her debut album, Seasons of My Soul, reached No. 3 on the UK charts and was certified platinum.
On this edition of Song Travels, Rumer joins host Michael Feinstein to talk about Judy Garland and Old Hollywood, which inspires her to perform a few favorites from the Great American Songbook.

]]> singer,song,blues,gospel,jazz,vocalist,broadway,hollywood,joyce,sarah,songwriter,judy,travels,pakistan,feinstein,garland,rumer,NPR,NPR,Song Travels Express,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 0:00 no South Carolina Educational Radio Network http://www.scetv.org/index.php/radio Jose Feliciano Jose Feliciano became a household name with his holiday hit, "Feliz Navidad," but he's also a classical composer and has been called "the greatest living guitarist" by critics worldwide. He has received eight Grammy Awards and has been nominated seventeen times. In 1996, he received Billboard Magazine's Lifetime Achievement Award. With his latest album, The King, Feliciano pays tribute to Elvis Presley. On this week's Song Travels, Feliciano puts a new spin on the music of Elvis and joins host Michael Feinstein for standards including "Bye Bye Blackbird" and "Takin' a Chance on Love."

]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2013 11:13:24 -0400 http://www.scetv.org/index.php/radio/information/song_travels_with_michael_feinstein_info http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/486/510304/175689731/NPR_175689731.mp3 Jose Feliciano became a household name with his holiday hit, "Feliz Navidad," but he's also a classical composer and has been called "the greatest living guitarist" by critics worldwide. He has received eight Grammy Awards and has been nominated seventeen times. In 1996, he received Billboard Magazine's Lifetime Achievement Award. With his latest album, The King, Feliciano pays tribute to Elvis Presley. On this week's Song Travels, Feliciano puts a new spin on the music of Elvis and joins host Michael Feinstein for standards including "Bye Bye Blackbird" and "Takin' a Chance on Love."

]]> king,pop,song,jazz,awards,guitar,standards,piano,classical,jose,elvis,presley,grammy,feliz,navidad,travels,feinstein,feliciano,NPR,NPR,Song Travels Express,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 0:00 no South Carolina Educational Radio Network http://www.scetv.org/index.php/radio Matt Munisteri Matt Munisteri is a guitarist, vocalist, and composer with an ear for a bygone era. His love of Jazz, Swing, and Dixieland has lead him to rediscover many of the all-but-forgotten musicians of the early twentieth century, including American singer/songwriter Willard Robison. His latest album Still Runnin' Round in the Wilderness explores the compositions of Robison, artfully arranged and interpreted by Munisteri. On this week's Song Travels, Munisteri performs his own compositions and shares a few new renditions of tunes by Willard Robison

]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:03:19 -0400 http://www.scetv.org/index.php/radio/information/song_travels_with_michael_feinstein_info http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/486/510304/175046796/NPR_175046796.mp3 Matt Munisteri is a guitarist, vocalist, and composer with an ear for a bygone era. His love of Jazz, Swing, and Dixieland has lead him to rediscover many of the all-but-forgotten musicians of the early twentieth century, including American singer/songwriter Willard Robison. His latest album Still Runnin' Round in the Wilderness explores the compositions of Robison, artfully arranged and interpreted by Munisteri. On this week's Song Travels, Munisteri performs his own compositions and shares a few new renditions of tunes by Willard Robison

]]> music,song,folk,jazz,bluegrass,guitar,swing,robison,willard,travels,feinstein,banjo,munisteri,NPR,NPR,Song Travels Express,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 0:00 no South Carolina Educational Radio Network http://www.scetv.org/index.php/radio Catherine Russell As a child, vocalist Catherine Russell bounced on the knee of Louis Armstrong as her father held the position of musical director for Armstrong. It was only natural that Catherine would choose a musical path for her own life. In 2006, she broke out as a soloist with her debut album, Cat. Russell's latest album Strictly Romancin' was released in 2012 and today she is a leading interpreter of the Great American Songbook. On this week's Song Travels, Russell and host Feinstein perform jazz standards with a hint of the blues, including "I Cover the Waterfront" and Duke Ellington's "Mood Indigo."

]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2013 10:13:44 -0400 http://www.scetv.org/index.php/radio/information/song_travels_with_michael_feinstein_info http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/486/510304/174401224/NPR_174401224.mp3 As a child, vocalist Catherine Russell bounced on the knee of Louis Armstrong as her father held the position of musical director for Armstrong. It was only natural that Catherine would choose a musical path for her own life. In 2006, she broke out as a soloist with her debut album, Cat. Russell's latest album Strictly Romancin' was released in 2012 and today she is a leading interpreter of the Great American Songbook. On this week's Song Travels, Russell and host Feinstein perform jazz standards with a hint of the blues, including "I Cover the Waterfront" and Duke Ellington's "Mood Indigo."

]]> music,blues,jazz,vocalist,singing,armstrong,cat,russell,standards,piano,berlin,catherine,ellington,feinstein,strictly,songbook,NPR,NPR,Song Travels Express,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 0:00 no South Carolina Educational Radio Network http://www.scetv.org/index.php/radio Jake Shimabukuro Jake Shimabukuro has carried the sound of the ukulele from his home in Hawaii to the world's concert stages. He first won acclaim for a YouTube video of him covering George Harrison's "While My Guitar Gently Weeps." With his imagination and remarkable skill, he proves the ukulele can handle any genre. His latest album Grand Ukulele shows off new sides of the musician and features a number of original songs and reinterpretations. On this week's Song Travels, Shimabukuro plays his own compositions and joins host Michael Feinstein for a duet of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah."

]]> Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:12:07 -0500 http://www.scetv.org/index.php/radio/information/song_travels_with_michael_feinstein_info http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/486/510304/173748306/NPR_173748306.mp3 Jake Shimabukuro has carried the sound of the ukulele from his home in Hawaii to the world's concert stages. He first won acclaim for a YouTube video of him covering George Harrison's "While My Guitar Gently Weeps." With his imagination and remarkable skill, he proves the ukulele can handle any genre. His latest album Grand Ukulele shows off new sides of the musician and features a number of original songs and reinterpretations. On this week's Song Travels, Shimabukuro plays his own compositions and joins host Michael Feinstein for a duet of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah."

]]> music,song,piano,hawaii,harrison,cohen,hallelujah,travels,feinstein,ukulele,shimabukuro,NPR,NPR,Song Travels Express,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 0:00 no South Carolina Educational Radio Network http://www.scetv.org/ Gloria Gaynor Gloria Gaynor is best known for her sensational 1978 hit, "I Will Survive," which won the only Grammy ever awarded for Best Disco Recording. Gaynor found her niche among dance music audiences again in the 2000s with a steady stream of new singles and remixes hitting the dance floors. The World Music Awards honored her with a Legend Award, and she was inducted into the Dance Music Hall of Fame. On this week's Song Travels, Gaynor performs standards with host, Michael Feinstein. Live performances include soulful renditions of "My Funny Valentine" and "Without a Song."

]]> Fri, 01 Mar 2013 10:23:15 -0500 http://www.scetv.org/index.php/radio/information/song_travels_with_michael_feinstein_info http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/486/510304/173236222/NPR_173236222.mp3 Gloria Gaynor is best known for her sensational 1978 hit, "I Will Survive," which won the only Grammy ever awarded for Best Disco Recording. Gaynor found her niche among dance music audiences again in the 2000s with a steady stream of new singles and remixes hitting the dance floors. The World Music Awards honored her with a Legend Award, and she was inducted into the Dance Music Hall of Fame. On this week's Song Travels, Gaynor performs standards with host, Michael Feinstein. Live performances include soulful renditions of "My Funny Valentine" and "Without a Song."

]]> music,song,dance,i,will,grammy,disco,travels,gaynor,survive,feinstein,NPR,NPR,Song Travels Express,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 0:00 no South Carolina Educational Radio Network http://www.scetv.org/ Stephen Holden Writer and critic Stephen Holden has covered everything from film to cabaret for the New York Times. He covered the singer/songwriter explosion of the 1970s, and his 1980 satirical novel Triple Platinum was based on his experiences as a journalist and executive with RCA. On this week's Song Travels, Holden bring his wealth of knowledge for a discussion with host Michael Feinstein about music, lyrics, and songwriting. The program features tracks of Holden's favorite singers, from Bob Dylan's "Tambourine Man" to Joni Mitchell's "A Case of You," along with a few live performances by Michael Feinstein.

]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:23:31 -0500 http://www.scetv.org/index.php/radio/information/song_travels_with_michael_feinstein_info http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/486/510304/172718118/NPR_172718118.mp3 Writer and critic Stephen Holden has covered everything from film to cabaret for the New York Times. He covered the singer/songwriter explosion of the 1970s, and his 1980 satirical novel Triple Platinum was based on his experiences as a journalist and executive with RCA. On this week's Song Travels, Holden bring his wealth of knowledge for a discussion with host Michael Feinstein about music, lyrics, and songwriting. The program features tracks of Holden's favorite singers, from Bob Dylan's "Tambourine Man" to Joni Mitchell's "A Case of You," along with a few live performances by Michael Feinstein.

]]> music,michael,singer,song,writer,stephen,dylan,songwriter,critic,mitchell,travels,feinstein,holden,NPR,NPR,Song Travels Express,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 0:00 no South Carolina Educational Radio Network http://www.scetv.org/ Aaron Neville Aaron Neville has been a radio mainstay for over five decades. Coming from a musical family in New Orleans, he got his start singing with The Neville Brothers and had his first number one R&B hit in 1966 with “Tell it Like It Is.” Neville moves easily through musical genres, including Pop and Country as well as Soul, R&B, and Doo-wop. His latest album, My True Story, recaptures the iconic sounds of the Doo-Wop era. This week on Song Travels, Aaron Neville blends his silky-smooth voice with the piano and vocals of host Michael Feinsteien, with renditions of “This Magic Moment” and “Smile.”

]]> Fri, 15 Feb 2013 12:23:28 -0500 http://www.scetv.org/index.php/radio/information/song_travels_with_michael_feinstein_info http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/486/510304/172107237/NPR_172107237.mp3 Aaron Neville has been a radio mainstay for over five decades. Coming from a musical family in New Orleans, he got his start singing with The Neville Brothers and had his first number one R&B hit in 1966 with “Tell it Like It Is.” Neville moves easily through musical genres, including Pop and Country as well as Soul, R&B, and Doo-wop. His latest album, My True Story, recaptures the iconic sounds of the Doo-Wop era. This week on Song Travels, Aaron Neville blends his silky-smooth voice with the piano and vocals of host Michael Feinsteien, with renditions of “This Magic Moment” and “Smile.”

]]> aaron,music,pop,song,npr,soul,rb,doowop,sixties,travels,neville,feinstein,NPR,NPR,Song Travels Express,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 0:00 no South Carolina Educational Radio Network http://www.scetv.org/ Ryan Bingham Singer/songwriter Ryan Bingham has made the unlikely journey from rodeo circuit rider to Grammy, Golden Globe, and Oscar winner for the soundtrack to Crazy Heart, a 2009 Jeff Bridges film featuring Bingham's original song, "The Weary Kind." In 2012, Bingham released his fourth studio album Tomorrowland on his own label Axster Bingham Records. On this Song Travels, Bingham performs selections from Tomorrowland, including "As I Do My Dancing" and "Too Deep to Fill."

]]> Thu, 07 Feb 2013 17:48:09 -0500 http://www.scetv.org/index.php/radio/information/song_travels_with_michael_feinstein_info http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/486/510304/171420180/NPR_171420180.mp3 Singer/songwriter Ryan Bingham has made the unlikely journey from rodeo circuit rider to Grammy, Golden Globe, and Oscar winner for the soundtrack to Crazy Heart, a 2009 Jeff Bridges film featuring Bingham's original song, "The Weary Kind." In 2012, Bingham released his fourth studio album Tomorrowland on his own label Axster Bingham Records. On this Song Travels, Bingham performs selections from Tomorrowland, including "As I Do My Dancing" and "Too Deep to Fill."

]]> country,crazy,music,song,npr,western,horses,guitar,heart,oscar,bridges,rodeo,grammy,tomorrowland,travels,feinstein,bingham,axster,NPR,NPR,Song Travels Express,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 0:00 no South Carolina Educational Radio Network http://www.scetv.org/ Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. met as members of the iconic sixties R&B/Pop group, The Fifth Dimension, with hits including “Aquarius/Let the Sun Shine In” and “One Less Bell to Answer.” Married in 1969, they went on to perform as a successful duo. After more than forty years of marriage and performing together, their love, mutual respect, and music are still going strong. On this edition of Song Travels, Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. share the story of their ongoing love and partnership. Musical highlights include portions of their favorite hits and in-studio performances with host Michael Feinstein.

]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:13:35 -0500 http://www.scetv.org/index.php/radio/information/song_travels_with_michael_feinstein_info http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/486/510304/170785153/NPR_170785153.mp3 Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. met as members of the iconic sixties R&B/Pop group, The Fifth Dimension, with hits including “Aquarius/Let the Sun Shine In” and “One Less Bell to Answer.” Married in 1969, they went on to perform as a successful duo. After more than forty years of marriage and performing together, their love, mutual respect, and music are still going strong. On this edition of Song Travels, Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. share the story of their ongoing love and partnership. Musical highlights include portions of their favorite hits and in-studio performances with host Michael Feinstein.

]]> love,davis,music,marriage,pop,gospel,dimension,rb,hair,fifth,sixties,seventies,aquarius,feinstein,mccoo,NPR,NPR,Song Travels Express,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 0:00 no South Carolina Educational Radio Network http://www.scetv.org/ Milos Karadaglic Classical guitarist Milos Karadaglic first studied guitar at the age of eight in his home country, Montenegro, formerly part of Yugoslavia. At seventeen, he left Montenegro to attend the Royal Academy of Music in London. Following his first album Mediterraneo in 2011, Karadaglic released his newest album Latino in June 2012. On this edition of Song Travels, Milos Karadaglic brings his love of Latin music, with pieces by Brazillian composer Villa-Lobos and Argentine tango master Astor Piazzolla.

]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:13:40 -0500 http://www.scetv.org/index.php/radio/information/song_travels_with_michael_feinstein_info http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/486/510304/170198914/NPR_170198914.mp3 Classical guitarist Milos Karadaglic first studied guitar at the age of eight in his home country, Montenegro, formerly part of Yugoslavia. At seventeen, he left Montenegro to attend the Royal Academy of Music in London. Following his first album Mediterraneo in 2011, Karadaglic released his newest album Latino in June 2012. On this edition of Song Travels, Milos Karadaglic brings his love of Latin music, with pieces by Brazillian composer Villa-Lobos and Argentine tango master Astor Piazzolla.

]]> music,latin,guitar,latino,classical,feinstein,mediterraneo,milos,karadaglic,NPR,NPR,Song Travels Express,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 0:00 no South Carolina Educational Radio Network http://www.scetv.org/ Shelby Lynne Singer/songwriter Shelby Lynne has carved her own path as a respected independent artist. A Grammy winner for Best New Artist, her path to artistic freedom was a long time coming. Today she owns her own label, Everso Records, releasing her latest three albums with full artistic control. On her 2011 album, Revelation Road, she performs on all the instruments. On this edition of Song Travels, Shelby Lynne performs her own songs and joins host Michael Feinstein for a soulful rendition of “You Belong to Me.”

]]> Fri, 18 Jan 2013 11:29:44 -0500 http://www.scetv.org/index.php/radio/information/song_travels_with_michael_feinstein_info http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/486/510304/169706007/NPR_169706007.mp3 Singer/songwriter Shelby Lynne has carved her own path as a respected independent artist. A Grammy winner for Best New Artist, her path to artistic freedom was a long time coming. Today she owns her own label, Everso Records, releasing her latest three albums with full artistic control. On her 2011 album, Revelation Road, she performs on all the instruments. On this edition of Song Travels, Shelby Lynne performs her own songs and joins host Michael Feinstein for a soulful rendition of “You Belong to Me.”

]]> country,music,road,song,jazz,guitar,piano,revelation,lynne,starr,travels,shelby,feinstein,gershwin,NPR,NPR,Song Travels Express,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 0:00 no South Carolina Educational Radio Network http://www.scetv.org/ Eric Ben?t Singer/songwriter and actor Eric Benét charges his old school soul songwriting with healthy doses of modern funk and hip-hop. His winning formula has been recognized with multiple Grammy and NAACP Image Award nominations. His sixth album The One was released in June 2012 and retains his signature sound. This album features a lullaby for his new daughter Lucia Bella, born in December 2011. Eric Benét joins host Michael Feinstein on this edition of Song Travels for a set of original tunes as well as classics by Stevie Wonder, David Foster, and The Carpenters.

]]> Fri, 11 Jan 2013 12:19:31 -0500 http://www.scetv.org/index.php/radio/information/song_travels_with_michael_feinstein_info http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/486/510304/169146505/NPR_169146505.mp3 Singer/songwriter and actor Eric Benét charges his old school soul songwriting with healthy doses of modern funk and hip-hop. His winning formula has been recognized with multiple Grammy and NAACP Image Award nominations. His sixth album The One was released in June 2012 and retains his signature sound. This album features a lullaby for his new daughter Lucia Bella, born in December 2011. Eric Benét joins host Michael Feinstein on this edition of Song Travels for a set of original tunes as well as classics by Stevie Wonder, David Foster, and The Carpenters.

]]> music,foster,hiphop,song,soul,stevie,funk,wonder,travels,1970,feinstein,benet,NPR,NPR,Song Travels Express,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 0:00 no South Carolina Educational Radio Network http://www.scetv.org/ Wynton Marsalis Trumpeter and composer Wynton Marsalis hails from one of New Orleans' most distinguished jazz families. He won a Pulitzer Prize as well as multiple Grammy Awards and the National Medal of Arts. By composing and performing a wide range of new music, he has expanded the vocabulary for jazz and has created a vital body of work. He serves as Artistic Director for Jazz at Lincoln Center as well as Music Director for the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. Wynton Marsalis joins host Michael Feinstein on this edition of Song Travels to talk about the music that has impacted him most, including Shirley Horn, Louis Armstrong, and Duke Ellington.


]]> Mon, 07 Jan 2013 10:06:04 -0500 http://www.scetv.org/index.php/radio/information/song_travels_with_michael_feinstein_info http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/486/510304/168785120/NPR_168785120.mp3 Trumpeter and composer Wynton Marsalis hails from one of New Orleans' most distinguished jazz families. He won a Pulitzer Prize as well as multiple Grammy Awards and the National Medal of Arts. By composing and performing a wide range of new music, he has expanded the vocabulary for jazz and has created a vital body of work. He serves as Artistic Director for Jazz at Lincoln Center as well as Music Director for the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. Wynton Marsalis joins host Michael Feinstein on this edition of Song Travels to talk about the music that has impacted him most, including Shirley Horn, Louis Armstrong, and Duke Ellington.


]]> new,center,music,orleans,jazz,armstrong,classical,louis,duke,trumpet,lincoln,ellington,feinstein,marsalis,NPR,NPR,Song Travels Express,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 0:00 no South Carolina Educational Radio Network http://www.scetv.org/