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Singer, songwriter, and producer SASAMI joins Norah for a conversation about her distinctive musical path, from classical training on a “random instrument” to creating her own bold, fearless sound. They talk about the artists who inspired her, give a nod to one they both love, an ... Show More

GRAMMY-winning artist Arooj Aftab joins Norah for a funny hang with stories of their unexpected run-ins over the years. They talk about how they’re feeling about music right now and the quirks of getting older as women. You’ll hear duets that range from a familiar pop ballad to a ... Show More

GRAMMY-nominated pianist Lang Lang brings the show its first true classical piece. One of the world’s most celebrated musicians, he’s played everywhere from Carnegie Hall to Buckingham Palace, and has helped bring classical music to a whole new generation. Listen in for incredibl ... 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

The baritone Benjamin Appl has recorded an album for Alpha that combines the music of György Kurtág with that of Franz Schubert. 'Lines of Life: Schubert & Kurtág' is the result of a long process that started with Kurtág choosing the singer for this unique project and working wit ... Show More

<p>It’s fair to say 2023 has been a year for Caroline Polachek. Her second solo album soared into our hearts on Valentines Day, and stayed there. It solidified her place as one of the most remarkable musicians operating today; her voice as one of the most incredible of our time, ... 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

Rob explores Britpop icon Oasis’s enduring megahit “Wonderwall” by discussing the Gallagher brothers’ notoriously contentious relationship and the band’s place in the lineage of British rock. This episode was originally produced as a Music and Talk show available exclusively on S ... Show More

Rob examines the crossroads of Usher’s pop star persona and Lil Jon’s unique vocal and musical genius this week when taking a look back at the smash hit “Yeah!” (1:00). Then, he is joined by Clover Hope to talk about the construction of Usher’s career, the imagery and storytellin ... Show More

<p>Katie Crutchfield has been making music as Waxahatchee for almost 15 years. In the early days she self-released on cassette, lo-fi indie music that would blossom into Americana around a decade later. That foray, with her acclaimed album Saint Cloud, brought her a whole new aud ... Show More

On this week's episode of In Service Of, we are joined by rising jazz star Samara Joy. The Grammy Best New Artist winner in 2023, who was just announced as a double nominee for the 2025 Grammy Awards, takes us on a deep dive into the making of her wonderful new album, 'Portrait.' ... Show More