John Legend joins Norah to talk about his life in music and the ways their journeys overlap. The multi-GRAMMY-winning EGOT artist shares where things really began for him, tells the story behind one of his most adored songs, and notes the 20th anniversary of his debut album Get Lifted. The episode features moving duets on songs you’ll recognize and ends with a touch of Christmas spirit. Recorded 10/14/25.

John Legend joins Norah to talk about his life in music and the ways their journeys overlap. The multi-GRAMMY-winning EGOT artist shares where things really began for him, tells the story behind one of his most adored songs, and notes the 20th anniversary of his debut album&nbsp;Get Lifted. The episode features moving duets on songs you&rsquo;ll recognize and ends with a touch of Christmas spirit. Recorded 10/14/25.

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. Norah Jones is Playing Along!

The new podcast from Norah Jones. Each episode, she sits down with a different guest for impromptu musical collaborations and candid conversation.

Norah Jones Is Playing Along

John Legend joins Norah to talk about his life in music and the ways their journeys overlap.

John Legend

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Nate Smith, the GRAMMY-nominated drummer, composer, and producer, joins Norah in the studio for a conversation about how he got his start, navigating the art of self-promotion in the modern age, and his connection with some of his collaborators. The episode is full of music, including a special drum solo, and an impromptu jam.

Nate Smith, the GRAMMY-nominated drummer, composer, and producer, joins Norah in the studio for a conversation about how he got his start, navigating the art of self-promotion in the modern age, and his connection with some of his collaborators. The episode is full of music, including a special drum solo, and an impromptu jam.

Nate Smith, the GRAMMY-nominated drummer, composer, and producer, joins Norah in the studio for a conversation about how he got his start, navigating the art of self-promotion in the modern age, and his connection with some of his collaborators.

Nate Smith

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Sam Smith, the mutli-GRAMMY winning vocalist and songwriter, sits down with Norah for a conversation full of insight and heart. They reflect on how their artistry has shifted over the years, the joy of feeling truly at home in themselves, and the importance of holding onto the music that shaped them. Throughout the episode, you’ll hear standout duets, including a nod to an artist they both admire.

Sam Smith, the mutli-GRAMMY winning vocalist and songwriter, sits down with Norah for a conversation full of insight and heart. They reflect on how their artistry has shifted over the years, the joy of feeling truly at home in themselves, and the importance of holding onto the music that shaped them. Throughout the episode, you&rsquo;ll hear standout duets, including a nod to an artist they both admire.

Sam Smith, the mutli-GRAMMY winning vocalist and songwriter, sits down with Norah for a conversation full of insight and heart.

Sam Smith

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Jesse Harris, the GRAMMY-winning singer songwriter whose work spans from his solo albums to his instrumental group Cosmo, joins Norah for a conversation grounded in their years of friendship and collaboration. They talk about his early background, seeing yourself as a songwriter, and stories from the good old days. The episode is packed with beautiful duets from across Jesse’s catalogue.

Jesse Harris, the GRAMMY-winning singer songwriter whose work spans from his solo albums to his instrumental group Cosmo, joins Norah for a conversation grounded in their years of friendship and collaboration. They talk about his early background, seeing yourself as a songwriter, and stories from the good old days. The episode is packed with beautiful duets from across Jesse&rsquo;s catalogue.

Jesse Harris, the GRAMMY-winning singer songwriter whose work spans from his solo albums to his instrumental group Cosmo, joins Norah for a conversation grounded in their years of friendship and collaboration. 

Jesse Harris

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