Music Interviews archive
Listen Why Barry Manilow Loves Christmas Music
December 17, 2012 – The pop legend with the weak spot for holiday music and classic songs spoke about the season.
Watch Upended By Label Drama, Alex Clare Lands On His Feet
December 16, 2012 – The singer-songwriter's stalled career got a reboot from an unlikely benefactor: Microsoft.
Listen Dave Douglas: Jazz Hymns Honor A Dying Wish
December 16, 2012 – The trumpeter's new album of reinterpreted religious music is a tribute to his late mother.
Watch Rod Stewart: Big Dreams, Bigger Hair
December 16, 2012 – At 67, Stewart is finally tackling two rock-star milestones: a memoir and a Christmas album.
Listen Andre Rieu On The Allure Of The Waltz
December 15, 2012 – The Dutch violinist and conductor is one of the most successful classical artists in history.
Listen A Civil Rights Figure's Long Road — To Carnegie Hall
December 15, 2012 – An educator and activist for decades, Myrlie Evers-Williams is fulfilling a long-held musical dream.
Watch Miguel's Steamy Musical Inspirations
December 13, 2012 – R&B singer and song writer Miguel's newest album is Kaleidescope Dream.
Listen 'World On A String': John Pizzarelli Jazzes It Up
December 13, 2012 – In a new book, the guitarist, singer and songwriter shares stories from a musical life.
Listen A Classical Musician's Game Theory
December 10, 2012 – Violinist Angèle Dubeau has added the music of Halo and Angry Birds to her repertoire.
Listen K'Naan On Cheapening His Music For The Money
December 10, 2012 – In a piece in The New York Times, K'naan writes about how he changed his music to make the Top 40.
Watch A Few Questions For One Direction
December 9, 2012 – The British boy band is big. Members Harry Styles and Niall Horan reflect on how they got this far.
Listen Fingerstylist Jack Rose Remembered As A Friend
December 9, 2012 – Fellow guitarist Daniel Bachman was a teen when he struck up a friendship with the late musician.
Listen 40 Years On, 'Free To Be' Still Resonates
December 9, 2012 – Today's parents love the children's album, with its themes of gender neutrality and individuality.
Watch Calvin Harris On Dance-Pop As A 'Futuristic Experiment'
December 8, 2012 – The Scottish producer behind Rihanna's "We Found Love" has thoroughly infiltrated American pop.
Listen Tracey Thorn Finds Joy And Angst In Christmas Songs
December 8, 2012 – On Tinsel and Lights, the English singer confronts the holiday season's mixed blessings.
