The PBS series is in its second year of presenting a diverse, intriguing mix of pop music. For instance, this week's show features saxophonist Branford Marsalis and Cesaria Evora, a singer from Cape Verde. Beyond that sort of dance fluff, they're sort of out of the music business, really. That's an exaggeration.
Artists get nearly a half-hour to perform.
Popular music here in America is teeming with life, and there's so many possibilities and so much wonderful stuff. I'm not a particularly good conversationalist unless I'm talking about myself. But the more he thought about it, the more he liked it. Although it would be near impossible to look as uncomfortable as the former Talking Heads leader last season, Hiatt continues the tone Byrne set. He too is earnest and enthusiastic about showcasing deserving music, and wrestles mightily with his interviewing duties.