A Friday Music Celebration: Robert Finley, Langhorne Slim, Christian McBride on Marvin Gaye, Mwenso & The Shakes
[REBROADCAST FROM JANUARY 27, 2021] A new album from singer-songwriter Langhorne Slim deals with COVID-19, his own struggles with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and recovery. He joins us to discuss the album, Strawberry Mansion, which drops on January 29, and provides an exclusive performance.
On his third album, Sharecropper’s Son, blues singer Robert Finley recalls the sounds and stories of his childhood in Louisiana. After becoming legally blind and retiring from his job in carpentry, Finley released his studio debut at age 62 in 2016. The new album was produced by The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach, who also produced his 2017 follow-up. Finley joins us for a Listening Party.
The 92nd Street Y is celebrating the anniversary of Marvin Gaye’s work with a series called “What’s Going On: A 50th Anniversary Celebration,” directed by seven-time Grammy Award-winning musician Christian McBride. McBride joins us to discuss the series which will be available online on May 21, May 23, June 4, and June 5. The events will feature concert performances, a roundtable conversation, and a listening party of Gaye’s music, hosted by McBride himself.
[REBROADCAST FROM AUGUST 1, 2019] Mwenso & The Shakes joins us for a performance and to discuss the band's successes. On May 25 at 8:30pm, bandleader Michael Mwenso will kick off a new initiative from the organization, All Arts, called "The First Twenty" with a special performance in honor of George Floyd.
