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David Byrne

Singer/songwriter and avid cyclist David Byrne didn’t want to do the usual audiobook thing when it came to his "Bicycle Diaries." Inspired by years of listening to public radio, he decided to produce each chapter like a piece of audio art. He’ll share some excerpts with us.

Today's Playlist:

1. "(Love Is Like A) Heat Wave" - Phil Collins

2.  "Kelele" - Angelique Kidjo

3.  "The Book I Read" - Talking Heads

4. "Dancing Together" - David Byrne &Fatboy Slim feat. Sharon Jones

 

David Byrne tried the Vélib’ public bicycle-rental program in Paris.
David Byrne tried the Vélib’ public bicycle-rental program in Paris.

Photo by: Matthew Rankin

(David Byrne)
A view in Valencia, CA
A view in Valencia, CA (David Byrne)
From David Byrne’s bike trip along the Karl-Marx-Allee, in Berlin, Germany.
From David Byrne’s bike trip along the Karl-Marx-Allee, in Berlin, Germany. (David Byrne)
From a bike trip out to Tierra Santa (the Holy Land), Buenos Aires.
From a bike trip out to Tierra Santa (the Holy Land), Buenos Aires. (David Byrne)
Aboriginal lands in Australia.
Aboriginal lands in Australia. (David Byrne)
One of David Byrne’s bicycle racks - “The Jersey” - is located at 9th Avenue and 39th Street.
One of David Byrne’s bicycle racks - “The Jersey” - is located at 9th Avenue and 39th Street.

Photo by: G.R. Christmas / Courtesy PaceWildenstein

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