Studio Sessions archive

Listen Bonnie Raitt On World Cafe WXPN
December 26, 2012 – Hear the blues-rock legend play soul- and rock-infused blues songs from her new album, Slipstream. WXPN

Listen Latin Roots: The Christmas Music Of Latin America WXPN
December 25, 2012 – Beat Latino host Catalina Maria Johnson discusses popular Latin holiday music traditions. WXPN

Listen The Polyphonic Spree On World Cafe WXPN
December 25, 2012 – The gigantic band has taken its joyful, exuberant "Holiday Extravaganza" on the road. WXPN

Watch The New Standards: A Supergroup Celebrates 'Snow Days' KCMP
December 25, 2012 – Watch the Twin Cities trio perform the centerpiece to its annual holiday show for The Current. KCMP

Listen Pink Martini On World Cafe
December 24, 2012 – Hear the small orchestra perform holiday music from a number of countries, live in the studio.

Listen Tracey Thorn On World Cafe WXPN
December 24, 2012 – Hear the veteran U.K. singer-songwriter perform songs from her new holiday album, Tinsel and Lights. WXPN

Watch Andrew Bird: The Folksy Side Of An Inventive Star KCMP
December 22, 2012 – Watch the singer, songwriter and violinist play "Three White Horses" live at The Current's studios. KCMP

Listen Let It Snow: The Piano Jazz Holiday Show
December 21, 2012 – Marian McPartland and guests share unique musical performances of Christmas classics and originals.

Watch Minus The Bear On World Cafe WXPN
December 20, 2012 – The Seattle band plays an acoustic set of intricate, melodic rock songs from its latest album. WXPN

Listen Ensemble Galilei Shares Essential Songs Of The Season
December 20, 2012 – The Celtic folk band shares holiday favorites from the Renaissance, Ireland, Scotland and Sweden.

Listen Sea Wolf On World Cafe WXPN
December 19, 2012 – Songwriter Alex Brown Church and his band play austere, swooning indie folk. WXPN

Watch KCRW Presents: Dwight Yoakam KCRW
December 19, 2012 – Watch the critically-acclaimed country artist perform "A Heart Like Mine" at KCRW. KCRW

Listen John Fullbright On World Cafe WXPN
December 18, 2012 – Hear the folk singer play songs from his debut album, From The Ground Up. WXPN

Listen Rodriguez On World Cafe WXPN
December 17, 2012 – Two fans made a documentary looking for the folk-rocker, 25 years after he'd disappeared from music. WXPN

Watch Divine Fits: One Of The 'Nicest' Songs Of 2012 KEXP
December 16, 2012 – Watch Britt Daniel's new band perform one of public radio's songs of 2012, "Would That Not Be Nice." KEXP