Paul Simon
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On this very special edition of New Ground, host Chris Douridas explores the career and music of the extraordinary Paul Simon. In a candid interview, Paul talks with Chris about meeting his long-time collaborator Art Garfunkel, the rise and demise of their legendary folk-pop duo, Simon and Garfunkel, and his more recent collaborations with Brian Eno ("Surprise") and Philip Glass ("Songs From Liquid Days"). In addition, Paul discusses his songwriting process, how his audience has evolved with him over the years, and going to Graceland (discovering global rhythms). Join us for this comprehensive 2-hour celebration of one of America's best-loved singer-songwriters.
Aired Saturday, September 2, 2006. [MORE]
Brett Dennen
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Chris Douridas hosts an interview and performance session with Santa Barbara based singer-songwriter Brett Dennen. Brett gives us striking live renditions of tracks from his fantastic new cd So Much More and tells Chris about his self-taught, African-influenced guitar style, being homeschooled, and what it is like to have no sense of smell! Get to know this amazing emerging artist on New Ground.
Aired Saturday, August 5, 2006. [MORE]
Leonard Cohen and Anjani
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Chris Douridas hosts a very special conversation with the great Leonard Cohen and his collaborator Anjani, in celebration of her new album Blue Alert (on which Anjani sings songs she crafted from Leonard's previously unpublished lyrics.) The couple talk about how she selected poems from his notebooks to develop into songs, occasional frictions in the creative process, as well as Leonard's feelings about the unprecedented act of giving his words to another songwriter.
Aired Saturday, June 24, 2006. [MORE]
Tribute to Marieke Douridas
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Chris remembers his daughter, Marieke, through music and memories. Marieke Laura Douridas November 11, 1991 - April 30, 2006.
Aired Saturday, May 13, 2006. [MORE]
Joshua Radin
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This week on New Ground, host Chris Douridas is joined in-studio for a live performance by upcoming singer-songwriter Joshua Radin. The LA-based troubadour also tells Chris about his sudden jettison into the world of songwriting (he has always aspired to be a screenwriter), his relationship with the creator of the film "Garden State", and why you're hearing his songs in TV shows like "Scrubs" and "Grey's Anatomy."
Aired Saturday, March 4, 2006. [MORE]
Karl Henry
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Karl Henry, of the Icelandic band Without Gravity, stops by for a live set and interview.
Aired Saturday, January 21, 2006. [MORE]
Nickel Creek
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This week on newground, Chris Douridas hosts a conversation and live performance from bluegrass upstarts Nickel Creek. Group members Chris Thile, Sean Watkins and Sara Watkins talk about the making of their Grammy-nominated latest release "Why Should the Fire Die" and give us blazing performances of tracks from the album.
Aired Saturday, December 17, 2005. [MORE]
David Harrington
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Kronos Quartet founder David Harrington stops by for a guest DJ set.
Aired Saturday, September 17, 2005. [MORE]
Paul Anka
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Legendary crooner Paul Anka stops by for a live performance of some of his most memorable songs. He also describes encounters with classic artists like Buddy Holly and Frank Sinatra, his early years growing up in Canada, and discusses his latest release "Rock Swings."
Aired Saturday, June 25, 2005. [MORE]
Avishai Cohen
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Aired Saturday, April 23, 2005. [MORE]
Mia Doi Todd
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Aired Saturday, March 19, 2005. [MORE]
Joanna Newsom
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Aired Saturday, February 26, 2005. [MORE]
New Ground Best of 2004
Chris Douridas presents the best releases, live performances and demos from the year just past.
Aired Saturday, January 1, 2005. [MORE]
Ray LaMontagne
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Critically-acclaimed singer songwriter Ray LaMontagne joins New Ground host Chris Douridas for an interview and live in-studio performance of songs from his debut release, Trouble.
Aired Saturday, December 11, 2004. [MORE]
Ray Charles Remembered
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Chris Douridas hosts a retrospective about the life and music of Ray Charles, a towering figure in the world of music. The interview was originally recorded in May of 2002.
Aired Saturday, June 12, 2004. [MORE]
