Sam I Am

It the 15 years since singer-songwriter Sam Phillips released "The Indescribable Wow," her pop career has ranged from the curious to the downright odd. Her latest release is arguably the most entertaining—and sophisticated—collection yet, featuring torchy songs that reach back to Weimar cabaret and the Beatles. Today, guest host Kerry Nolan talks with Phillips about her influences and her collaboration with T Bone Burnett, her producer (and ex-husband) since the 1980s. Also: WNYC Producer Judith Kampfner talks about the stories and songs of the Korean “Comfort Women,” the name given by the Japanese to Korean women forced into sexual slavery during WWII. Kampfner’s radio documentary on the Comfort Women airs on WNYC this weekend, and she’ll preview the project here in the studio.
Additional Resources:
» Sam Phillips’ Web site
» Judith Kampfner's Weblog "Seoul Searching"
» Background on War and Forgiveness on Soundprint.org