Georgia Songs

Celebrating the 100th Birthdays of: Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Tony Bennett, Julie London, Big Mama Thorton, Buddy Greco, Stan Freberg, Chuck Berry, And Ray Brown. 

Songs include Valencia by Paul Whiteman, Black Bottom Stomp by Jelly Roll Morton, White House Blues by Charlie Poole, Hebbie Jebbies by Louis Armstrong, Lost Your Head Blues by Bessie Smith and I'm Sitting On Top Of the World by Al Jolson. 

In this episode Meg and Tom talk about the traditional singing of Georgia. They discuss: What is Georgian Polyphonic Singing?The History Of Georgian Singing A few music styles you can discover in the different regions of GeorgiaAnd where to go in Tbilisi to experience a live perf ...  Show more

Download: Hare Krishna, we’re honky tonkin’ now! Welcome to the latest hillbilly episode of The Big Enchilada, Hillbilly Happy Hour, an hour of hillbilly music, old and new, bound to make you happy. You’ll hear bluegrass, rockabilly, hard-core honky tonk and more. This show inclu ...  Show more

NPR Music picks the best new albums out this week, including new releases by Olivia Rodrigo, Allison Russell, Audrey Nuna and more. Featured Albums: 1. Olivia Rodrigo — Sour Featured Song: "Brutal" 2. Patrick Paige II — If I Fail, Are We Still Cool? Featured Song: "Curfew" 3. All ...  Show more

Georgie Fame talks about his 1963 debut album, 'Rhythm & Blues At The Flamingo'.Series in which leading performers and songwriters talk about the album that made them or changed them.Recorded in front of a live audience at the BBC's iconic Maida Vale Studios, each edition include ...  Show more