Mar 10th, 2010 · Since the U.S. invasion, 4 million Iraqis have had to leave their homes. An additional 2 million have left the country entirely, and many are still outside its borders. NPR's Deborah Amos tells the story of these displaced Iraqi citizens in her new book, Eclipse of the Sunnis.
Oct 23rd, 2009 · For the first time in her career, Amos plans to release a collection of holiday standards. Following the release of Abnormally Attracted to Sin, released this past May, Amos makes a surprising shift to holiday gaiety on her 11th album, Midwinter Graces. Hear her perform a session from World Cafe.
Oct 14th, 2008 · With just a guitar and his voice at WFUV's Studio-A, Amos Lee shows off a new approach to the songs from his latest album, Last Days at the Lodge. Lee injects his love of soul music into his singer-songwriter fare and shares the stories behind the music.
Sep 29th, 2008 · Amos Lee's soulful folk-pop music, clear voice and grounded lyrical observations bring to mind artists such as Otis Redding and Bill Withers. Lee performed highlights from all three of his albums during a recent appearance on Mountain Stage.
Jul 19th, 2008 · Before pursuing a career in music, Lee was a Philadelphia schoolteacher. Then he started going to open-mic nights with a car stereo full of classic R&B records. He recently brought his folky, soulful style to NPR headquarters for a solo performance.
Mar 13th, 2007 · A singer-songwriter who takes his inspiration from the soul and folk artists of the '70s, Lee first gained wide recognition when he toured with Norah Jones in 2004. On last year's Supply and Demand), he tackles the issues of money, success and power.
Oct 23rd, 2006 · Singer-songwriter-guitarist Amos Lee talks about life on the road, and performs songs from his latest CD Supply and Demand. In the year since his debut, the 29-year-old has carved out a sound all his own. He performs live and takes calls from the NPR bureaus in New York.
Mar 18th, 2005 · Singer-songwriter Amos Lee grew up around Philadelphia, but the former teacher and bartender's music sounds more like he came from a background of porch swings and wide-open spaces.