Jerry Jeff Walker is a legend in country and folk music and is known as a songwriter and also interpreter of other artists’ songs. He is the writer of the classic song “Mr. Bojangles.” This interview was recorded back in 2006 for an early incarnation of this talk show. A
Cesária Évora was an internationally known singer and recording artist from Cape Verde, an island country off the coast of West Africa. She was known as “the Queen of Morna,” morna being the national music of Cape Verde and was also called “the Barefoot Diva” for performing without shoes. Cesária
Hey. It’s me. There are certain artists who continue to touch the world ever since they presented their art to the world. For our guest the French-born Cyrille Aimée, that artist was the Belgian-born French Gypsy jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt. When you hear the recordings of this incredible vocalist,
Kent Blazy is first and foremost known as a songwriter. He’s also a singer, guitarist, performing and recording artist. The songs of Kent Blazy have been recorded by many prominent country artists: Kenny Chesney, Terri Clark, Clay Walker, Patty Loveless, Gary Morris, Reba McEntire and on just about every album
For the 100th episode of The Paul Leslie Hour podcast, a good friend suggested that I answer questions submitted by friends and listeners. I was skeptical at first, but I had a good time answering all of your questions, both serious and light-hearted. Thanks to everyone who submitted questions and
Glenn Crytzer is a bandleader, guitarist, songwriter and recording artist. The type of music he performs is best referred to as “vintage jazz.” Crytzer writes composes jazz in the vintage style while also interpreting classics from the 20s, 30s and 40s. His latest release, “Ain’t It Grand?” is a double
Hugh Taylor is a bit of a renaissance man. A hotelier and carpenter, along with his wife he owns and runs the Outermost Inn on Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts. He’s also a singer, performing and recording artist. Hugh Taylor released an album entitled “It’s Up To You” and as a background
Tom Bodett is a household name: an author, columnist, radio host, voice actor and humorist. Since 1986 Tom Bodett is the voice behind the award-winning Motel 6 radio commercials ending with their slogan “we’ll leave the light on for you.” Bodett’s distinct voice has been heard on NPR’s programs All
Kinky Friedman is a singer-songwriter, performing and recording artist, humorist and novelist. In addition to his artistic career, he was a candidate for Governor of Texas. Kinky Friedman is also a friend to animals and founded the Utopia Animal Rescue Ranch. His new album Circus of Lifeis coming out soon. Bob Dylan
Jason Zinoman is the writer of the column “On Comedy” for The New York Times. He’s contributed to other prestigious publications such as Vanity Fair, The Guardian and Slate. The author of several books, recently his New York Times bestseller Letterman: The Last Giant of Late Night was published as
Brenna Whitaker is a singer and recording artist influenced by the jazz and blues singers of yesteryear: Peggy Lee, Cab Calloway, Etta James and others. Whitaker’s talents have caught the ear of such legends as Stevie Wonder, Quincy Jones, and Michael Bublé. Grammy award-winning producer David Foster was so impressed with