Laufey

GRAMMY-winning singer, songwriter, and activist Angélique Kidjo joins Norah to talk about her roots in Benin, her remarkable career, her humanitarian work, and her new album HOPE!!, including a couple of songs from the new record. Recorded 4/27/26.See omnystudio.com/listener for ... Show More

In Part 2, Linda Perry and Norah keep the conversation going with more stories from the studio and more music, including a song from Linda’s latest album and a fresh take on a classic made famous by an iconic duo. Recorded 5/6/26.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio ... Show More

GRAMMY-nominated singer, songwriter, producer, and 4 Non Blondes frontwoman Linda Perry joins Norah for Part 1, looking back on the songs, records, and moments that have been part of her journey, with some special, reimagined duets in the mix. Recorded 5/6/26.See omnystudio.com/l ... Show More

This week, Joe and Toby dive into Laufey’s 2023 single “From The Start”, a song that highlights her unique style—a captivating mix of jazz, pop, and classical elements. Laufey, an Icelandic-Chinese artist known for her velvety vocals and vintage sound, blends the warmth of jazz s ... Show More

Laufey’s fast rise to fame is a pandemic success story. During lockdown, the 24-year-old multi-instrumentalist built a substantial following on social media where she was known as “jazz girl.” Since then the Icelandic-Chinese singer/songwriter has released two studio albums that ... Show More

Jazz singer Laufey wants to bridge the gap between the past and the present. Today, she joins us upon the debut of her latest album, Bewitched. We discuss her songwriting process (5:20), her bossa nova-inspired piece “From The Start” (8:12), and her guiding light as a musician (1 ... Show More

Icelandic singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Laufey has carved out a singular space between jazz bossanova and Gen Z pop sensibility, and she’s back on the couch to talk about her new, third solo LP A Matter of Time. It’s the next chapter in her coming of age, still wh ... Show More

Watch the rising U.K. star perform intimate renditions of "Blue Lights," "On My Mind" and "Teenage Fantasy" with a full band.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Pr ... Show More

The Canadian singer-songwriter gives a deep, soulful performance against a sometimes moody backdrop of bass saxophone and bowed guitars.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship prefere ... Show More

Laura Marling delivers an intimate performance of songs from her just-released record Song For Our Daughter in her living room.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR ... Show More

Watch the low-key British pop star perform "Sunflower," "Loving Is Easy" and more at the Tiny Desk.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy 

Lianne La Havas plays a Tiny Desk from her cozy London space. Her set includes two songs from her upcoming, self-titled album.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR P ... Show More