Guest DJ Nick Mason On Pink Floyd's Early Years
As a gigantic 27-disc box-set history of Pink Floyd is released, the band's drummer discusses those early years and the other music that inspired him.
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World Cafe: Backstage With Leonard Cohen In 1993
In World Cafe's second year, David Dye captured this interview on his portable tape recorder.
Adam Torres: Tiny Desk Concert
The Austin singer-songwriter showcases his high, lonesome voice and atmospheric storytelling in three songs — one unreleased and one from his gorgeous new album, Pearls To Swine.
Love Itself: Leonard Cohen's Holy Touch
The revered songwriter, who died November 7 at the age of 82, compelled us to dwell on the relationship between the profane and the profound.
Richard Sudhalter On Piano Jazz
The cornetist and critic performs "Chasing Shadows" with Marian McPartland in a 1992 session.
Leonard Cohen Dies At 82, Ending 50-Year Songwriting Career
Leonard Cohen, an influential singer and songwriter who gained popularity 1960s and 1970s, has died at the age of 82. Biographer Sylvie Simmons talks with NPR about Cohen's work and contributions.
Hear Leonard Cohen's Final Interview
The conversation with KCRW's Chris Douridas was recorded just after Leonard Cohen's 82nd birthday. The two talked about the singer's health and final album, You Want It Darker.
Dan Tyminski And Ronnie Bowman On Mountain Stage
The two beloved bluegrass vocalists come together for a live performance in Elkins, W.Va.
Mr. Noseda Goes To Washington: The Capital's Orchestra Gets A New Leader
Italian conductor Gianandrea Noseda discusses his hopes for the National Symphony Orchestra, his idea of the conductor as Formula One driver, and his love of the rock band Queen.
A New Twist On The Leonard Cohen Classic 'Suzanne'
To commemorate Cohen, pianist Simone Dinnerstein performs a set of variations on the iconic song "Suzanne" in this studio session from our archives.