Norah Jones Is Playing Along by Norah Jones

11.21.2023

Laufey

Norah is joined by Laufey, the honey voiced Icelandic singer-songwriter and multi instrumentalist whose modern jazz sound has won her both a GRAMMY nomination and millions of fans on TikTok. They talk about building a career in music while maintaining autonomy,...

11.07.2023

Rufus Wainwright

Norah sits down with the incredible singer, songwriter, and pianist, Rufus Wainwright, to talk about music and family, and to sing in sweet harmony. His gorgeous piano playing shines on songs from his early career, and Norah gets to play for him...

10.24.2023

Dave Grohl

Dave Grohl and Norah hang out in Foo Fighters' studio to play through some choice songs from his epic career. Dave talks about why he decided to take the hard road after Nirvana, getting lost in the White House, and...

10.10.2023

The National

Matt Berninger and Bryce Dessner of The National join Norah by the fireplace to talk about and play songs from their amazing new album, The First Two Pages of Frankenstein. They fill her in on what it was like to come...

09.26.2023

Margaret Glaspy

Margaret Glaspy is a stellar singer-songwriter whose distinct approach has drawn in listeners far and wide. With her evocative lyrics, magnetic guitar playing, and unshakable vocals, Margaret’s performances are always inspiring and this episode is no exception! Listen in as Norah...

09.12.2023

Questlove and Christian McBride

This special session features not one but two incredible and incomparable musicians - Questlove and Christian McBride. Both hail from Philadelphia and have become titans of the music scene, each in their own right. Go back in time as they relive shared...

08.29.2023

Alynda Segarra aka Hurray For The Riff Raff

Today Norah is joined by masterful singer-songwriter, Alynda Segarra aka Hurray For The Riff Raff. Though a Bronx native, Alynda found a grounding music community in New Orleans, and through songwriting and performing, they evolved into the passionate and powerful musician...

08.15.2023

Max Clarke of Cut Worms

Today we feature Brooklyn-based singer songwriter, Max Clarke of Cut Worms. He’s an explorative musician, and an eloquent lyricist. Norah and Max discuss his musical beginnings, the art of the ’long song’, and his latest work. They perform together on some of his new music,...

08.01.2023

M. Ward

This episode features Norah’s longtime friend, the prolific singer-songwriter, M. Ward. Though Matt and Norah have traveled the world together over the past 2 decades, she still had a lot to learn about this illustrious musician with an alluring, honeyed voice. Listen...

07.18.2023

Remi Wolf

Today’s guest is a singer-songwriter with a powerful, captivating voice - Remi Wolf. Her innovative sound bends the rules of any genre. Norah and Remi talk about the ups and downs of a busy tour schedule, and the desire to find other...

07.11.2023

Swap with Broken Record Podcast

Today we’re doing something a little different. We’re sharing an episode from another podcast we love called Broken Record! On Broken Record, acclaimed producer Rick Rubin, bestselling author Malcom Gladwell, and others interview storied musicians from every genre about their...

07.04.2023

Mickey Raphael

Our guest today is the incredibly talented and versatile musician, Mickey Raphael. His legendary harmonica playing is the hallmark of many songs you know. Not only has he played with everyone from Elton John to Neil Young to Chris Stapleton, but has...

06.20.2023

Emily King

Our guest today is the immensely talented, GRAMMY nominated singer, songwriter and dear friend, Emily King! From growing up in NYC, to navigating her way through her career, you’ll hear about how she’s stayed true to herself and her music. Listen in...

06.06.2023

Cat Popper

Norah sits down with one-of-a-kind singer, songwriter, and truly accomplished bass-player, Cat Popper. She’s toured with Ryan Adams, Grace Potter, Jack White and many more. She’s also a member of Puss N Boots, along with Norah and Sasha Dobson. Though you...

05.23.2023

Seth MacFarlane

Whether it’s producing, directing, writing, animating, comedy, voice-overs or singing - Seth MacFarlane can do it all! You may know him as the creator of “Family Guy”, “The Orville”, or the movie “Ted”, but in this episode, Seth and Norah take...

05.09.2023

Andrew Bird

Norah sits down with the phenomenal singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, Andrew Bird. This episode is packed full of music that features his stellar violin playing, and his distinct whistling. You’ll hear some lovely original songs by Andrew from across his vast catalogue....

04.25.2023

Anoushka Shankar

Today we speak with the brilliant, world renowned sitar player, Anoushka Shankar, who happens to be Norah’s sister! Tune in for stories of the teen years when they first connected, the unique history with their father, Ravi Shankar, through their current GRAMMY night pajama...

04.11.2023

Robert Glasper (Part 2)

In the second half of our first two-parter, we delve deeper into Norah and Robert’s shared roots. You’ll hear an unprecedented version of a Norah classic, one of Robert's songs off of his album Black Radio 2, and a very...

03.28.2023

Robert Glasper (Part 1)

A fellow piano player, songwriter and Texan, this episode with Robert Glasper was meant to be! Norah and Robert reminisce about their days at Performing Arts High Schools and band camp, and recollect all the alums that have inspired them from...

03.14.2023

Emails Episode

On this week’s episode, Norah and Sarah check in with listeners to find out their dream guest and song ideas for the show. Tune in to hear some unexpected suggestions, and find out who was the most requested! The guest list is...

02.28.2023

Bedouine

Los Angeles based Singer Songwriter Azniv Korkejian, aka Bedouine, has released 3 albums full of beautiful melodies and poignant lyrics. She comes from an Armenian family and has lived in Syria, Saudi Arabia, and all over the US. They dive into her unique songwriting...

02.14.2023

Lukas Nelson

Today’s guest is soulful and compelling singer, songwriter and musician, Lukas Nelson. He is the frontman of Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real, who have released several albums and regularly back the legendary Neil Young. Norah and Lukas perform beautiful...

01.31.2023

Sasha Dobson

Sasha Dobson is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist whose life has run the gamut from swing dancing in Santa Cruz, to learning instruments on-the-fly in New York City. You’ll hear about how she and Norah met, how they encouraged and...

01.17.2023

Rodrigo Amarante

Rodrigo Amarante is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Brazil whose career has spanned from the immensely popular band, 'Los Hermanos,' to his collaboration with Fabrizio Moretti and Binki Shapiro 'Little Joy,' to writing and performing the theme song to...

01.03.2023

Brian Blade

Brian Blade is a world renowned drummer hailing from Shreveport, Louisiana. In addition to his own group, Brian Blade Fellowship, he’s played with the likes of Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Wayne Shorter, Chick Corea and Norah amongst many others. He is...

12.20.2022

Bobby Hall aka Logic

Bobby Hall aka Logic is a brilliant rapper, producer and musician who has cut through the noise with his message of peace, love and positivity. In this episode, he and Norah discuss their relationships to their greatest hits, how to navigate...

12.06.2022

Valerie June

Valerie June is a GRAMMY-nominated singer/songwriter, musician, a yogi, healer, poet, illustrator, children’s author and all around creative. In this episode she and Norah delve into how to overcome the dark corners of your mind and use that energy for something...

11.22.2022

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