Music and storytelling meet on Broken Record, where artists across genres and generations sit down to explore the joy, chaos, and vulnerability of creating—and what it means to devote a life to music. From legendary icons to groundbreaking new voices, each episode captures artists in conversation sharing the inspirations and experiences that shape their craft.
What this show covers
Tony! Toni! Toné!Jimmy LeeMusic productionRaphael SaadiqR&Blive performanceGrace CummingsIrish folkBloodhorse!songwritingGenesisMercury PrizeMY 21ST CENTURY BLUESRAYEBrit Awards
What listeners will find here
Raphael Saadiq on Tony! Toni! Toné!, Jimmy Lee, and a career behind the boards
Raphael Saadiq revisits the early days of Tony! Toni! Toné!, the group’s reunion tour, and D’Wayne Wiggins’ role in shaping Destiny’s Child. The conversation also spans Saadiq’s solo catalog, the deeply personal Jimmy Lee, and his work with artists from D’Angelo to Beyoncé.
Grace Cummings on Bloodhorse!, Irish roots, and a voice built for drama
Grace Cummings is the focus here, from the raw power of her voice to the expanded sound of her recent albums. She joins Justin Richmond to talk about Bloodhorse!, her Irish heritage, and how traditional Irish folk music shapes her songwriting, plus she performs two songs.
RAYE revisited: the breakthrough album, the Brits sweep, and the making of “Genesis”
RAYE is back in focus in a return to an earlier conversation about her debut album, MY 21ST CENTURY BLUES. The episode connects that moment to her recent Mercury Prize win and digs into the Nina Simone quote that helped her take control of her career.
Patti Smith on Horses, downtown New York, and the stories behind the songs
Patti Smith joins Malcolm Gladwell for a return to her world of music, memoir, and downtown New York art. The episode touches on Horses, Just Kids, her pandemic-era writing practice, and memories of Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and an ill-fated Adele cover.
Rhiannon Giddens on roots music, collaboration, and keeping the human touch
Rhiannon Giddens discusses her new album Hope Is the Thing with Feathers, a collaborative project rooted in North Carolina traditions. She also reflects on Black musical history, the inspiration of Emily Dickinson, and why making music with other people matters so deeply to her.
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