Seasons & episodes
S9 · E61Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals 2016-08-15
Watch the invigorating, genre-busting bandleader, drummer, singer and rapper perform four songs.
S9 · E62Eddie Palmieri 2016-08-19
An icon for modern and Latin jazz, the veteran performer continues to break tradition and innovate.
S9 · E63Margaret Glaspy 2016-08-22
No overplaying, no frills, just great music and an artist who sounds thrilled to be playing it.
S9 · E64Nina Diaz 2016-08-26
As a solo artist on leave from Girl In A Coma, the singer finds new ways to sound ferocious.
S9 · E65Big Thief 2016-08-29
The band's songs exude muscular warmth, with lyrics that are both memorable and meaningful.
S9 · E66William Bell 2016-09-07
The 77-year-old blues and soul hitmaker returns to the spotlight with the aid of a 12-piece band.
S9 · E67The Secret Sisters 2016-09-12
The Alabama sibling duo's music can be hymn-like: plain but powerful, heartsick and hopeful.
S9 · E68Saul Williams 2016-09-16
You can feel the singer and poet's passion in every sharp, thoughtful, powerful, provocative word.
S9 · E69Corinne Bailey Rae 2016-09-19
The genre-defying English singer-songwriter performs material from her first album in six years.
S9 · E70Blue Man Group 2016-09-26
The world-famous entertainers retrofitted their instruments and confetti cannons to fit the desk.
S9 · E71Joshua Bell & Jeremy Denk 2016-09-30
Two A-list classical artists work up a sweat as they revel in the turbulent, tender music of Brahms.
S9 · E72Common At The White House 2016-10-04
The veteran rapper fronts an all-star band at the White House.
S9 · E73Haley Bonar 2016-10-11
The Minnesota singer-songwriter achieves a nifty balance of intimacy and impeccable polish.
S9 · E74RDGLDGRN 2016-10-14
A striking mix of rock, hip-hop, funk, go-go and Brazilian sounds, fused with energy and humor.
S9 · E75Billy Bragg & Joe Henry 2016-10-17
The two songwriters celebrate the romance and vitality of the modern railroad.
S9 · E76Blind Pilot 2016-10-21
The folk-pop band performs four songs from its shimmery new album, And Then Like Lions.
S9 · E77Drive-By Truckers 2016-10-24
The long-running rock band holds a mirror to the hard realities of America right now.
S9 · E78Joseph 2016-10-28
The trio strips anthemic songs down to the essentials: just sisterly harmonies and acoustic guitar.
S9 · E79The Westerlies 2016-11-02
The self-described "accidental brass quartet" swims comfortably in jazz, classical and pop music.
S9 · E80Ta-ku & Wafia 2016-11-07
The two Australians' chemistry is apparent the instant you hear their voices intertwined in song.
S9 · E81Adam Torres 2016-11-11
The Austin singer-songwriter showcases his high, lonesome voice and atmospheric storytelling.
S9 · E82John Paul White 2016-11-14
Formerly half of The Civil Wars, White returns to perform three songs from his solo debut, Beulah.
S9 · E83Attacca Quartet 2016-11-18
The young quartet navigates smoke rings, alligators and the stormy fluctuations of the 18th century.
S9 · E84Tegan And Sara 2016-11-21
The Canadian pop duo crafts acoustic versions of pop anthems like "Closer and "Boyfriend."