Roots co-founder Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson shares his Christmas playlist, which includes songs by DRAM, James Brown, Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder. Originally broadcast Dec. 21, 2022.
The folk singer, who died in 2014, was famous for his songs about working people, unions and social justice. In this 1984 interview, Seeger cited Woody Guthrie as one his most important influences.
The 39th president spoke with Terry Gross in 1993, '95, '96 and '98 about growing up on a Georgia farm, entering politics and his advocacy for human rights and peace. Carter died Dec. 29 at age 100.
In part two of our interview, Batiste joins us from the piano and plays some of his favorite Christmas songs. He's the former band leader and music director for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
The 39th president spoke with Terry Gross in 1993, '95, '96 and '98 about growing up on a Georgia farm, entering politics and his advocacy for human rights and peace. Carter died Dec. 29 at age 100.
The singer-songwriter and Talking Heads frontman presents some of his favorite holiday music — including songs by The Pogues, James Brown and LCD Soundsystem. Originally broadcast Dec. 20, 2023.
Brown won an Emmy for playing Christopher Darden in The People v. O.J. Simpson, and another for his role in This is Us. He spoke to Fresh Air on Jan. 8, 2024, about the film American Fiction.
Yoakam has recorded a harmonious new duet with Post Malone. Morris is stretching beyond country's borders. And Thompson — half of the duo Thompson Square — looks back to the roots of honky-tonk.
WHYY’s Dave Davies recalls the key role the station played in a pivotal moment in the history of Philadelphia: 1985’s MOVE ...
This week, Tallahassee’s Joseph House is hosting Father Gregory Boyle for its annual fundraising gala. Founder of Homeboy Industries, the largest gang-intervention, rehabilitation, and re-entry ...
He didn’t really choose that. It’s something that happened to him,” the “Father of the Bride” star told NPR’s Teri Gross on “ Fresh Air.” He added, “And I think when you’re a kid, you obviously don’t ...