Music Interviews archive
Listen Trixie Whitley: Songs For A Charmed — And Checkered — Life
January 27, 2013 – Whitley was born with a musical pedigree and began her career with a super-producer's endorsement.
Watch After 17 Years, Adam Ant Transforms Again
January 26, 2013 – The man behind "Goody Two Shoes" hasn't made a record in two decades, but he's been busy all along.
Listen Petra Haden Covers Classic Film Scores With A Single Voice
January 26, 2013 – Haden's new album, Petra Goes to the Movies, recasts movie scores in an a cappella setting.
Listen The 'True Story' Inside Aaron Neville's Doo-Wop World
January 24, 2013 – Neville's latest album is a collection of the songs he grew up singing in the New Orleans projects.
Read The New SFJAZZ Center, As Seen By Its Musicians
January 22, 2013 – Two artists who played the first SFJAZZ festival 30 years ago reflect on its new $64 million home.
Listen Jose James: A Broad-Minded Singer Lets The Beat Build
January 22, 2013 – Known for his proficiency in jazz, the singer employs the tools of hip-hop on his latest album.
Listen New Opera Immortalizes Spat Between Paul Krugman, Estonian President
January 21, 2013 – Robert Siegel speaks with the composer about his work and the debate over austerity and stimulus.
Listen For Sean Lennon, Music Is Not A Solo Act
January 20, 2013 – Like his father, John, Lennon prefers collaboration. That spirit comes through in his new albums.
Listen Red Baraat: A Bhangra-Powered Party Starter
January 20, 2013 – Bandleader Sunny Jain discusses the group's new album and its sweaty, explosive live shows.
Listen A Bagpipe-Slinging Spaniard Finds A Home In New York Jazz
January 19, 2013 – Cristina Pato plays the traditional gaita, a bagpipe from her native region of Galicia.
Listen American Sound Studio On World Cafe WXPN
January 18, 2013 – Learn a bit about the renowned Memphis studio, which produced roughly 120 hits in the late '60s. WXPN
Listen Royal Studio On World Cafe WXPN
January 17, 2013 – Hear interviews with Al Green, Cody ChesnuTT and the son of Royal Studio producer Willie Mitchell. WXPN
Listen After Big Year, Emeli Sande's 'Version Of Events'
January 17, 2013 – The Scottish singer-songwriter performs for Michel Martin and chats about her whirlwind success.
Watch Lucero, Live At Ardent Studios WXPN
January 16, 2013 – Listen to a stripped-down set from the Memphis rock band, recorded live at Ardent Recording Studios. WXPN
Listen Big Star, Ardent Music And Defining American Power-Pop WXPN
January 16, 2013 – Listen to an interview with Big Star drummer Jody Stephens about Memphis' power-pop scene. WXPN
