Alt country duo Altameda releases new album 'Born Losers'
Scott Simon speaks to Erik Grice and Troy Snaterse, members of the alt-country duo Altameda, which has just come out with a new album, "Born Losers."
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Composer Danny Elfman is delivering an album, a Coachella performance and concertos
Scott Simon speaks with composer Danny Elfman about his latest music projects, which include an album, a long-awaited performance at the Coachella festival, and classical music concertos.
Remembering jazz pianist and composer Jessica Williams
Williams was a dazzling player and a favorite at Fresh Air. She died March 10 at 73. We'll listen back to her 1997 performance and interview.
Big Thief's new album will give you the feeling of coming home
In this session, you'll hear Big Thief talk about how their support for each other has been vital to creating their latest album, Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You.
Entries We Love: Tim Reynolds, 'Be Free'
With just a mic, violin and loop pedal, this Tiny Desk Contest entrant crafts melodies vocally and through his violin, incorporating folky and soulful embellishments.
Doechii, 'Crazy'
Rapper Doechii is an artist to watch in the next year, and "Crazy" lets us know she's coming in swinging.
Charnett Moffett, expansive bassist who could challenge legends, dies at 54
During the '80s and '90s, it seemed as if Moffett was everywhere in the jazz scene, recording with then-up-and-comers and luminaries alike — all at the beginning of a long career.
Samora Pinderhughes: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Samora Pinderhughes delivers a vulnerable and intimate performance from his exhibition "The Healing Project."
After 65 years, percussionist finally says farewell to Bangor Symphony Orchestra
The Bangor Symphony Orchestra was just a community orchestra in 1957 when pharmacist Bernard "Billy" Miller was asked to play the triangle. It's grown over the decades to be a professional orchestra.
Jabali, Drummer Billy Hart – Master Teacher, Forever Student, and NEA Jazz Master
Jazz Night profiles drummer, composer, educator, & 2022 NEA Jazz Master Billy Hart. Hear stories from his upbringing, words from his mentees, & a performance from Hart's quartet live at Dizzy's Club.