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This week, new songs from Method Man and Combo Chimbita, and a blues collaboration 60 years in the making from Taj Mahal and Ry Cooder. Plus, Polish pianist Hania Rani's surprise EP. (article)
British singer/composer Anna Meredith cavorts freely in rock, electronica, and minimalism. She and her unusual band of tuba, cello, drums & guitar play in-studio. (Archives, 2017.) (episode)
British singer/songwriter Laura Marling shares music from her record "Semper Femina," a gripping collection of poetic takes on womanhood, in-studio. (From the Archives, 2017) (episode)
There's global pop from California via Iran, and England via Nigeria; and the return of Superchunk. Plus, reedman Charlie Gabriel's debut album, 89, and Brad Barr's solo guitar album. (article)
Folk artist Sam Amidon experiments with Appalachian music, improvisation, congas, sax, & beats on his latest solo record 'The Following Mountain.' He plays in-studio. (Archives, 2017.) (episode)
Aimee Mann's songs may shine with sadness on the outside, but as ever, they bristle with smart observations & intriguing perspectives. She plays songs from "Mental Illness" in-studio. (episode)
This week: Elvis Costello, The Reverend Shawn Amos, and dance music from Mali by Rokia Koné, Colombia via Combo Chimbita, and the 80s in music by Mitski. Plus, composer Emily Wells. (article)
Beirut-based band Mashrou’ Leila tackles taboo topics - political corruption, same-sex love, & Middle Eastern feminism. They play music from their 2015 album, 'Ibn el Leil', in-studio. (episode)
Mexican songwriter Silvana Estrada plays haunting songs of love and loss on the Venezuelan cuatro; it’s a small sound, with a big impact. She performs onstage at The Greene Space. (episode)
This week, a premiere from Brittany Davis, The Weeknd’s End-Times Radio Station, and a Celebration of New Orleans Hip Hop and Jazz. Plus, new music from Black Country, New Road. (article)