In this podcast, we explore Are You Experienced, the first album from The Jimi Hendrix Experience. Featuring commentary from engineer Eddie Kramer, among others, the podcast was originally produced for NPR, when the album was inducted into the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Starting out as a gospel singer, Sam Cooke crossed over to the mainstream charts, landing sixteen Top 20 hits before he was killed at age 33. This podcast, featuring a conversation with Aretha Franklin, tells the story of A Change is Gonna Come.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Celebrate the 90th birthday of American icon Pete Seeger with a brand new exclusive interview. Pete discusses his career, the view from 90, how music can still change the world, and his new book "The Protest Singer."
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
In 1973, with the Wailers were on the verge of breaking up, they released Burnin’, an album that would indeed feature the final Wailers performances of Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer. Chris Blackwell and Rita Marley tell the story of Burnin’, an album that helped change how the world viewed reggae. This Podcast was produced for NPR after the album was inducted into the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Banned on radio for being too risqué, Steve Allen allowed a performance on his television show, making the song a national hit overnight. Hear the story of this early rock and roll gem, which was recorded in a single take. This Podcast was produced for NPR after the song was inducted into the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Legendary Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna guitarist Jorma Kaukonen has a new album out called River of Time. He stopped by our San Francisco studios for an interview and live performance.
Friday, June 12, 2009
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