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Fever? Kidney failure? Or... murder? Today: We'll hear why Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s mysterious death continues to fascinate, despite having occurred more than two centuries ago. ... (episode)
Join us for an encore presentation of our Greene Space show with actor, author and banjo player Steve Martin and comedian Mike Birbiglia. (episode)
When he died at age 29, country music virtuoso Hank Williams left behind a legacy of troubled stardom. It was inherited by his son—and his grandson. Today: the story of three musica... (episode)
Ellen Willis broke barriers in 1968 when she became the first popular music critic for The New Yorker. Today: we hear about Willis' life and legacy through her daughter, Nona Willis A... (episode)
Singer-songwriter Randy Newman has been adding to the American songbook for decades. Now he’s adding to his own official songbook, too. Today: Randy joins us for the hour to talk abou... (episode)
From "Lay Lady Lay" to "Born This Way." Music critic Ann Powers explains why Lady Gaga's complex blend of pop star and protest singer reminds her of...Bob Dylan. Plus: Singer and guit... (episode)
In the 1950s artists like Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Gene Vincent helped usher in a new genre of music that combined rock 'n' roll, blues, and country. Today: A portrait of the m... (episode)
The Band's Robbie Robertson returns with his first new album in over a decade, called "How To Become Clairvoyant" - and stops by to tell us about it. Plus, a live performance from har... (episode)
Jazz-groove trio Medeski Martin & Wood first sent up "Notes from the Underground" of New York’s downtown scene twenty years ago. Today: the group celebrates two decades of jazz-based ... (episode)
The songwriter Merrill Garbus, aka tUnE-yArDs, really knows how to throw listeners for a loop. Literally. Her debut album, a lo-fi affair released just a few years ago, was recorded a... (episode)