The classical pianist and host of NPR’s Amplify discusses The Declaration Project, its inspiration, and ‘Hold These Truths,’ her new album.
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A childhood encounter with Alan Lomax films and Junior Kimbrough records sparked a lifelong obsession. The Black Keys frontman discusses his enduring devotion to North Mississippi Hill Country blues, why the genre remains his musical home, and the records that became the foundation of the band’s sound.
“I’m against anything that diminishes our humanity.” The blues artist reflects on his new album, as well as liberation, redemption, and gratitude.
The Claudettes’ songwriter and pianist on Rachel Williams’ transformative arrival, collaboration, and finding the heart of their new album.
On ‘Making Moves,’ Danni Nicholls turns a stretch of self-doubt, relocation, and upheaval into songs about rebuilding trust in her voice, her writing, and herself.
“We Got Our Own Book. We Got Our Own Tree.” The Hill Country guitarist discusses musical inheritance, the stories that forged him, and why no tradition survives by standing still.
The Tennessee guitarist spent years bouncing between bar gigs, legal setbacks and second chances. Now he’s telling the story on ’15 Seconds of Fame.’
R.L. Burnside’s grandson reflects on heritage, migration, and carrying Hill Country blues forward.
A son’s campaign to restore the name—and the meaning—of his father’s music
The singer-songwriter discusses turning adversity into art, embracing vulnerability, and the orchestral leap behind his most ambitious album yet.