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Ben Harper's latest adventure is a record of bare bones instrumentals for lap steel guitar in John Fahey's so-called 'American Primitive' style. He plays these new tunes remotely. (episode)
The English singer-songwriter Adele chats about relationships, her love of listening to Americana on tour, and gave a preview of what would be her huge hit, "Rolling in the Deep." (episode)
Monte (Simón Mejía of Bomba Estéreo) creates a mix of electronic dance, ambient music, and natural sounds, as a new twist on environmental activism. He joins us remotely from Colombia. (episode)
The Brooklyn-based concert pianist Simone Dinnerstein returns to the studio to perform selected Bach compositions, specifically the Inventions and Sinfonias. (From the Archives, 2014.) (episode)
Anjimile wrote their debut album, "Giver Taker," while getting sober and establishing their identity. They play these beautiful, buoyant, and tender songs remotely, from Boston. (episode)
Millions know Suzanne Vega’s hits, like “Luka” and “Tom’s Diner.” One of New York City's leading songwriters, Vega plays live at home and discusses her long career. (episode)
Columbian band Bomba Estéreo explores their South American roots, mixing up cumbia, vallenato, & champeta with club & dub dance beats. Bomba Estéreo plays in-studio (from 2017.) (episode)
Singer, composer, and arranger extraordinaire Owen Pallett, along with their instruments and the new build of their looping station, plays songs that span their career, remotely. (episode)