Tag: Soul
Queen Esther Listens Back to Gild the Black Lily (Ep. 287)
In this week’s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with singer, songwriter, actor and playwright Queen Esther. She joins us from Harlem with a cup of tea to revisit her 2021 album Gild the Black Lily, where she conjures up her grandmother’s home in the South’s Lowcountry. She shares ghost stories, tips on poisonous…
Nicholas David Listens Back to With These Hands (Ep. 262)
In this week’s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with blues/roots/soul singer Nicholas David. We revisit his 2016 album With These Hands, talk about fasting before recording sessions and his varied musical influences from family polka parties to Disney films and monster movies. Plus he shares stories about recording in a Hollywood mansion where Frank…
Kelley Hunt Listens Back to The Beautiful Bones
In this week’s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Kansas City-based blues/roots artist Kelley Hunt. Celebrating her 30th anniversary of making music, we look back on her 2014 album The Beautiful Bones, talk about embracing those magical studio moments and the incredible soulful ballad she wrote in just 15 minutes. Featured Songs:…
Tina Schlieske Listens Back to Slow Burn (Ep. 199)
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Tina Schlieske’s album Slow Burn (2005) and its new vinyl release, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo share this special conversation with Tina, who joined them from her home in California. She talks about this first solo album after coming off the road with Stevie Ray Vaughan’s band, the incredible cast…
PaviElle – SOVEREIGN (Ep. 197)
Hosts Mother Banjo and Anthony Ihrig talk with award-winning interdisciplinary artist, songwriter, singer and educator PaviElle about her 2021 release SOVEREIGN 🎶 💿. Join us as we listen to her music together and hear the stories behind the songs and recording. FEATURED SONGS SHOW NOTES Learn more about PaviElle French and purchase her music directly…
JoJo Green – The Line (Ep. 177)
Hosts Mother Banjo and Anthony Ihrig talk with Minnesota indie-funk, soul and pop fusion band JoJo Green about their 2021 release The Line 🎶 💿. Join us as we listen to their music together and hear the stories behind the songs and recording. FEATURED SONGS SHOW NOTES Learn more about JoJo Green and buy their…
Joyann Parker – Hard to Love (Ep. 164)
Hosts Mother Banjo and Anthony Ihrig talk with acclaimed soul/blues/roots singer, musician and songwriter Joyann Parker about her 2018 album Hard to Love 🎶 💿. Join us as we listen to her music together and hear the stories behind the songs and recording. FEATURED SONGS SHOW NOTES Learn more about Joyann and purchase her music…
Kashimana – Love From the Sun (Ep. 162)
Hosts Mother Banjo and Anthony Ihrig talk with acclaimed soul, folk and R&B musician, vocalist, composer and producer Kashimana about their 2017 release Love From the Sun 🎶 💿. Join us as we listen to their music together and hear the stories behind the songs and recording. FEATURED SONGS GALLERY SHOW NOTES Learn more about…
Jordan Hamilton – Vibrations. (Ep. 132)
Hosts Mother Banjo and Anthony Ihrig talk with folk-soul cellist and vocalist Jordan Hamilton about his 2021 release Vibrations. 🎶 💿 Join us as we listen to his music together and hear the stories behind the songs and recording. FEATURED SONGS Diatomic Circuits Radiation Solar GALLERY SHOW NOTES Learn more about Jordan and purchase his…
