The Tallest Man on Earth - NPR
I recently discovered World Cafe on NPR; however, I understand that it has been in existence for quite some time now. The link I have posted is an interview on World Cafe with a Swedish bluegrass/indie singer, Kristian Matsson, whose stage name is: The Tallest Man on Earth.
I am a fan of this style of music and when I came across the description of Kristian Matsson's interview I was immediately interested to listen to the podcast. The entire clip is a bit lengthy and not the typical radio blurb or news segment that lasts about three minutes, and that is exactly what I love about it. I get an in-depth peek into the lifestyle of this singer and how he has evolved from being committed to a band to breaking out into the life of a solo artist on the road.
What has especially attracted me to The Tallest Man on Earth and World Cafe in general, is that I have the opportunity to expand my musical interests to new horizons! Specifically the horizons of Dalarna, a village of about 25 residents nestled in the "rolling blue hills" of Sweden, where Matsson lives. A place that would have never come across my radar without NPR.
I have since become a fan of The Tallest Man on Earth and his new album There's No Leaving Now, inspired by Bob Dylan, because I was able to enjoy several of his songs that were sewn into the interview and then hear Kristian Matsson's commentary about them after, allowing for me (and other viewers) to truly see the hard work that he has put into this new album.
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