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12:38

Joni Mitchell receives Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song

Since the 1960s, Mitchell has been one of the most influential singer songwriters in popular music. We'll listen back to her 2004 Fresh Air interview.

Interview
52:30

'Weird Al' Yankovic wants to 'bring sexy back' to the accordion

The music "biopic" parody Weird stars Daniel Radcliffe in an over-the-top version of Al Yankovic's life. In the film, making up words to songs that already exist is considered the work of a visionary, playing the accordion is akin to being a guitar hero and Yankovic is asked to be the next James Bond.

Interview
29:00

Fresh Air's summer music interviews: Lizzo

A self-described "showgirl at its finest," Lizzo initially thought she'd be a classical flautist. Though rap and pop won out, she still brings the flute into her music. Originally broadcast in 2019.

Interview

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