Norah Jones Is Playing Along
Norah Jones Is Playing Along
Norah Jones is a multi-GRAMMY winning singer and pianist who loves playing music with people, so she started her own podcast to do just that. Each episode, she sits down with a different guest for impromptu musical collaborations and candid conversation. Her guests come from all walks of life and every musical style and you never know where the songs will take them. So, come hang out in the studio…Social links:
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Arooj Aftab
GRAMMY-winning artist Arooj Aftab joins Norah for a funny hang with stories of their unexpected run-ins over the years. They talk about how they’re feeling about music right now and the quirks of getting older as women. You’ll hear duets that range from a familiar pop ballad to a Norah song Arooj o…
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Lang Lang
GRAMMY-nominated pianist Lang Lang brings the show its first true classical piece. One of the world’s most celebrated musicians, he’s played everywhere from Carnegie Hall to Buckingham Palace, and has helped bring classical music to a whole new generation. Listen in for incredible new takes on a po…
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Rachael Yamagata
Singer-songwriter Rachael Yamagata joins Norah for a catch-up on music, life, and what’s next. Norah shares how she first discovered Rachael’s songs, and they perform duets, with Rachael taking Norah’s place at the piano for a tune and coming together on a sweet French love song. Recorded 11/17/25.
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Mike Campbell
GRAMMY-winning guitarist, songwriter, and founding member of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Mike Campbell joins Norah with stories from his decades of making music. He talks about his first guitar and his new book, Heartbreaker, while Norah shares how his music soundtracked her life. Hear the leg…
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Pino Palladino & Blake Mills
Legendary bassist Pino Palladino and producer, guitarist, and songwriter Blake Mills join Norah for a deep musical session. They let us in on the instruments they've brought to the studio, challenge Norah with some of the music, and share a set of immersive performances together. Recorded 10/2/25.
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St. Vincent
For the podcast’s first live episode, Norah is joined by St. Vincent, aka Annie Clark, a singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer, and Grammy winner, at the St. Cecilia Hotel in Austin during SXSW. Tune in as these two Texans talk about what keeps Annie moving forward, and share incredible duets liv…
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Jason Moran
Pianist, composer, and bandleader Jason Moran brings a deep well of musical curiosity to this episode. From their shared Texas roots to their time on the same label, he and Norah talk about the ways their careers have orbited each other over the years. There’s a lot of music throughout, including c…
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Madison Cunningham
GRAMMY-winning singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Madison Cunningham joins Norah for a thoughtful hang and a set of striking duets on Madison’s songs. They talk about writing authentically and the artists who helped make songwriting make sense. Recorded 10/15/25.
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Harry Mack
Harry Mack, a freestyle rapper known for his jaw-dropping improvisation, joins Norah for an episode where nearly everything is off the top of the dome. Today, he steps behind the drums, shows a different side of his musicianship, and talks about discovering his gift. Hear how he handles even the tr…
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Josh Groban
Tony and GRAMMY nominee Josh Groban chats with Norah about being a "late bloomer" in finding his voice, life on and off the stage, and their shared love of musical theater. The episode features candid renditions of familiar favorites reimagined and a timeless Broadway classic. Recorded 11/25/25.
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