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09:20
- Music
Esperanza Spalding’s Discipline(s)
The highly distinguished musician Esperanza Spalding does more than just make music—she’s trying to change the world.
Season 5, Episode
23
07:49
- Music
Gemma New: In Name & In Nature
The conductor Gemma New has followed opportunity around the world. A decade in, she’s finally arrived.
Season 5, Episode
22
09:25
- Music
Vijay Iyer: Key Changes
Among the most highly regarded jazz pianists of his time, Vijay Iyer has made his instrument of choice an instrument of discovery.
Season 5, Episode
21
11:13
- Music
Gustavo Dudamel: Playing Nicely
The Venezuelan-born conductor Gustavo Dudamel is on a mission to sew harmony, in the concert hall and beyond.
Season 5, Episode
20
12:26
- Music
- Literature
John Darnielle: From Self-Destruction To Self-Construction
John Darnielle has excelled as a front-man, songwriter, and author by overcoming an innately self-destructive personality.
Season 5, Episode
19
12:46
- Music
Rhiannon Giddens’ Living History
Singer, instrumentalist and folk historian Rhiannon Giddens is on a musical mission, to remind us of what we all share. Regardless of who we are or where we're from.
Season 5, Episode
18
07:06
- Music
KT Tunstall: From the Ashes
The Scottish singer-songwriter KT Tunstall realized she was becoming a pop music cliché- on top, but unhappy. Tori Marchiony reports, that it was then she decided it was time to change.
Season 5, Episode
16
08:33
- Music
Stephanie Blythe: Uncaged
Stephanie Blythe was one of the fastest rising stars in opera when an anxiety disorder threatened to take her down.
Season 5, Episode
15
09:40
- Music
(What’s So Funny About) Nick Lowe
(What’s So Funny About) Nick Lowe
Season 5, Episode
15
06:31
- Music
Donald Nally: Voice of Reason
Donald Nally, conductor of the groundbreaking chamber choir, The Crossing
Season 5, Episode
14
11:30
- Music
Dean Friedman: Ariel, Fries, Synthesize
For more than four decades, Dean Friedman has been reinventing himself creatively.
Season 5, Episode
11
08:54
- Music
Lily Allen the Agitator
A decade on, the British pop star Lily Allen is still as forthright as ever.
Season 5, Episode
10