Patti Smith archive
Listen Guest DJ Patti Smith
June 19, 2012 – The singer describes the many influences and inspirations behind her latest album, Banga.
Listen On 'Banga,' Patti Smith Pays Homage To Friends
June 14, 2012 – Banga is Smith's 11th studio album, and her first collection of original material since 2004.
Read Hear Patti Smith's Prayer For Earthquake Victims: 'Fuji-san'
June 1, 2012 – Smith's new album, Banga, comes out Tuesday. Hear a potent, passionate song from the record.
Listen Patti Smith, Best Coast, Debo Band And More
May 8, 2012 – On this week's show, hear some of our favorite new tracks, plus a few musical surprises.
Watch You've Never Heard Patti Smith's 'Horses'?!
November 29, 2011 – NPR Music intern Charlie Kaplan listens to Patti Smith's 1975 masterpiece for the first time.
Listen New Mix: Lykke Li, A Fiery Furnace Goes Solo, More
June 22, 2011 – Hear new music from Eleanor Friedberger, Mates of State, Tinariwen and others.
Read First Listen: 'Rave On Buddy Holly'
June 19, 2011 – Hear Holly covers by Paul McCartney, Fiona Apple, Cee Lo, The Black Keys, Patti Smith and many more.
Listen Hear Patti Smith And Her 'Words Of Love' For Buddy Holly
June 13, 2011 – Hear Smith's impassioned contribution to an upcoming tribute album called Rave On Buddy Holly.
Listen Patti Smith And Robert Mapplethorpe: Kindred Spirits
October 29, 2010 – Smith's memoir Just Kids describes her relationship with the provocative photographer.
Watch How Far Would You Go To See A Show?
October 15, 2010 – You've undoubtedly said at least once, "I'd do anything to see ____ in concert." Would you really?
Listen 'Just Kids': Punk Icon Patti Smith Looks Back
January 19, 2010 – Punk icon Patti Smith's Just Kids recounts her 22-year friendship with Robert Mapplethorpe.
Listen Rocker Patti Smith, 'Dream Of Life'
December 30, 2009 – Smith and filmmaker Steven Sebring discuss their documentary, Patti Smith: Dream of Life.
Listen Patti Smith Explores the Classics WFUV
June 21, 2007 – The singer, musician, activist and punk icon gives an interview and in-studio performance. WFUV
Listen The National, Polyphonic Spree, Patti Smith
June 14, 2007 – A beautifully fake empire from The National; New music from the epic Polyphonic Spree; Brilliant...
Listen What Makes a Rocker Hall-of-Fame Worthy?
March 15, 2007 – Guests, including inductee Patti Smith, discuss what qualifies a performer as a Hall of Famer.