Studio Session: Low
We caught up with Low, the indie rock veterans from Duluth, Minnesota, during a soundcheck at Mississippi Studios, as they talked about their longevity and played songs from their just-released 10th studio album, The Invisible Way.
Piano Shop By Day, Piano Fort By Night
OPB | May 03, 2013 7:45 a.m.
Sam Evans restores pianos for a living, but he always dreamed of opening a music venue. Now he's created one in his shop.
Portland Opera Rolls On After Injury To Principal Singer
OPB | May 06, 2013 6:37 a.m.
Verdi's operatic comedy Falstaff opens in Portland this week. But, one of the principal singers will perform from a wheelchair after an injury on the stage.
Arnaldo Cohen Brings Star Power to Portland's Piano Series
OPB | May 02, 2013 7:15 a.m.
The renowned Brazilian pianist will give his final solo performance on Sunday as he prepares to take on the role of Portland Piano International's new artistic director.
Five Questions for Jazz Pianist Naomi LaViolette
OPB | May 01, 2013 7:15 a.m.
Naomi LaViolette discusses her development from classical to jazz musician with KMHD's Deborah DeMoss Smith, including the music she likes that might surprise you.
Q&A: Violist and Composer Kenji Bunch
OPB | April 26, 2013 7:45 a.m.
The acclaimed composer and Portland native performs one of his original pieces for viola and talks about his upcoming move back to his hometown.
When The Right One Comes Along: How 'Nashville' Tells Stories In Song
NPR | May 13, 2013 5:27 p.m.
The songs performed on the TV show are woven into the drama, but someone has to track them down.
Bing Crosby: From The Vaults, Surprising Breadth
NPR | May 13, 2013 12:27 p.m.
Four albums from Crosby's own vaults get a high-profile release — and demonstrate his influence.
Covering Pop Hits On YouTube Is Starting To Pay
NPR | May 13, 2013 5:57 a.m.
Musicians, like Tyler Ward, who make videos performing covers are negotiating better revenue shares.
First Listen: Ghostface Killah And Adrian Younge, 'Twelve Reasons To Die'
NPR | May 13, 2013 5:17 a.m.
In the tradition of the Wu-Tang Clan, this collaboration is brash and Technicolor and heartfelt.
Balancing Influences: Saxophonist Mahanthappa Blends Styles
NPR | May 12, 2013 3:52 p.m.
Rudresh Mahanthappa blends Indian and Western styles, and still makes it rock.
For Amy Grant, Beauty And Tragedy Give Way To 'Mercy'
NPR | May 12, 2013 10:28 a.m.
Grant's new album begins with a flood, a funeral, a casualty of war and a family wedding.
The MIDI Revolution: Synthesizing Music For The Masses
NPR | May 12, 2013 4:44 a.m.
The technology used to translate sound into digital information celebrates its 30th anniversary.
LL Cool J On 'Accidental Racist' And Authenticity
NPR | May 11, 2013 7:57 p.m.
"The last thing that I want to do is be a hack," says the rapper and actor.
James Cotton: 'The Voice Is Gone, But The Wind Is Still There'
NPR | May 11, 2013 10:53 a.m.
The Chicago bluesman is 77 and throat cancer survivor, but remains a fiery harmonica player.
Yngwie Malmsteen: 'I've Always Been A Little Bit Of An Extremist'
NPR | May 11, 2013 7:11 a.m.
The king of neoclassical shred guitar on being a family man and growing up on Bach and Hendrix.
