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Delgres Combines Guadeloupean Heritage With New Orleans Creole And Blues

By & • Sep 18, 2019

Pascal Danaë was born just outside of Paris and the first time he went to the French overseas region Guadeloupe, he was given the "Letter of Freedom" that belonged to his ancestor, Louise Danaë. She was freed from slavery in 1841 at 27 years old. At the time, she had four children, one of whom was Pascal's grand grandfather.

Jack White And Brendan Benson On The Raconteurs' Return

By & • Sep 16, 2019

This summer, The Raconteurs released its first new album in 11 years.

Carlos Santana Brings Hope, Courage And Joy To A World 'Infected With Fear'

By & • Jun 10, 2019

Carlos Santana is arguably one of the most influential guitarists of the last 50 years — from his groundbreaking performance at Woodstock to his millions of albums sold in the '70s to his revival in the late '90s thanks to the album Supernatural and its lead single "Smooth." Santana's latest album is called Africa Speaks, which just came out on

Norah Jones Turns Fame Into Freedom

By & • Jun 6, 2019

Just over a minute into her new collection of singles, Being Again, Norah Jones declares "I will rise." Her vocal power is arresting and floats over heartbeat percussion and ambient piano.

Anna Tivel's Songs Are Mini Movies With Unlikely Stars

By & • Apr 25, 2019

On her wonderful new album The Question, Anna Tivel zooms in on the kinds of people who don't usually get the red carpet treatment and makes them the stars of her songs. From the janitor sweeping up garbage at the theater late at night to a mother experiencing homelessness, Tivel's characters are so vivid and nuanced that each song could sustain its own feature film.

Steve Earle Pays Tribute To Guy Clark, His Songwriting Hero

By & • Apr 10, 2019

The guy who always calls it like he sees it pays tribute to his late friend, mentor, and outlaw music icon, Guy Clark. In this session, we welcome back Steve Earle for a live performance.

Nilüfer Yanya Shows Off Catchy Melodies And A Stunning Voice

By & • Apr 8, 2019

Rising star Nilüfer Yanya caught so much well-deserved buzz with her first two EPs, it was difficult for her to carve out time to write a full-length debut album. But the Londoner has done it, and her debut, Miss Universe, out now, shows off the catchy melodies and grounded guitar playing that first earned Yanya attention, not to mention her unique and stunning voice.

David Keenan, A Young Singer With An Old Poet's Soul

By & • Mar 13, 2019

David Keenan is a young singer with an old poet's soul and wardrobe. His acoustic guitar is adorned with pieces of poems, love letters and photographs.