Bob Boilen
Bob Boilen appears in the following:
Watch Neil Young's 'Americana' Film
Thursday, May 31, 2012
With the designer Shepherd Fairey, Young has created a short film to accompany his new album of classic American songs.
Old Music Tuesday: Paul McCartney's 'Ram'
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
McCartney's second album after the breakup of the Beatles has a sweet, family sound, even as it reflects on the bitter aftermath of his former band's falling out. Now, more than 40 years later, Ram has a new reissue.
Arborea: Tiny Desk Concert
Thursday, May 17, 2012
While clearly rooted in acoustic traditions, the folk music of Arborea stands out for its calm beauty and rough edges. The duo incorporates harmonium, electric guitars played with an EBow, and a Ban-Jammer — a hybrid instrument that's part banjo, part mountain dulcimer.