Podcast appearances and mentions of Leo Sidran

pablopablo - born Pablo Drexler - is a Madrid-based singer, songwriter, and producer. The son of two acclaimed artists, Jorge Drexler and Ana Laan, here he talks about how he found his own voice, sound, and artistic identity. His debut full-length album, Canciones en mi, is out now. The title is a bilingual play on words—“in E” (as in the musical key), and “in me”—and it perfectly captures the spirit of the record: introspective, expressive, and sonically bold. Pablo shares the story of growing up in a small town outside Madrid with a big, multilingual worldview. We discuss his early experiments in music and production, his years studying abroad, and his time touring and collaborating with artists like C. Tangana. He opens up about stepping away from the Drexler name—on the advice of his father—to make space for his music to be heard on its own terms. We dive deep into questions of identity, language, and legacy: Why does he now write exclusively in Spanish? What does it mean to create a sound that feels personal without being confessional? How do you balance the instinct to innovate with the desire to stay grounded? Along the way, we talk about the emotional clarity that comes with pressure, the power of building a sonic world, and the beauty of embracing simple ideas and making them feel new. At just 27, Pablo Pablo is already a Latin Grammy-winning artist, having contributed to major collaborations with Jorge Drexler, C. Tangana, and Nathy Peluso. But Canciones en mi is his proper introduction as a solo artist—and it's a striking one. This is a conversation about roots and branches, about staying true while branching out, and about what happens when you finally find the music that sounds like you. www.third-story.com www.leosidran.substack.com

Jorge Drexler is the latest guest on The Third Story podcast hosted by Leo Sidran

Suzanne Vega is the latest guest on Leo Sidran's "The Third Story" podcast

Legendary singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega looks back at her remarkable career — and forward to her new album, Flying with Angels, her first collection of original songs in nearly a decade. From the moment she emerged in the 1980s with her self-titled debut and follow-up Solitude Standing, Vega has occupied a singular space in popular music. Known for her literate lyrics, calm delivery, and understated innovation, she became an unlikely pop star with songs like “Luka” — a devastating portrait of abuse — and “Tom's Diner,” which began as an a cappella sketch and became a surprise dance hit, later used in the development of the MP3 format. Vega discusses how those early hits shaped her identity, and how she's maintained a relationship with her past work while continuing to evolve as an artist. She shares stories behind her biggest songs, her longtime collaborations (including with producer and ex-husband Mitchell Froom), and her connection to a vibrant downtown New York songwriting community that included figures like Jack Hardy and Fast Folk magazine. She also reflects on the new material, including the haunting “Mariaupol,” inspired by the war in Ukraine, and “Rats,” inspired during the lockdown in New York. These songs mark a subtle shift for Vega: from her usual allegorical storytelling to more direct commentary and bearing witness to events in real time. Along the way, the conversation touches on Lou Reed, Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan, motherhood, stagecraft, artistic responsibility, and the strange alchemy of simplicity and resonance. Vega shares anecdotes from her life on tour, her early performances (including a childhood appearance at Pete Seeger's feet), and her unexpected intersections with technology and culture. www.third-story.com www.leosidran.substack.com www.wbgo.org/podcast/the-third-story

Avec le temps Miquel Àngel Cordero, Gemma Abrié Double Bassing Àudiovisuals de SarriàMieđušteapmi Mari Boine Alva By Norse MusicAlchemy Laura Misch Alchemy One Little Independent RecordsTonight Someone Is Me Leonor Watling, Leo Sidran Tonight Someone Is Me Nardis MusicPequenas Verdades Mariza, Buika Terra Parlophone PortugalNo Habrá Nadie En El Mundo Kibariye, Buika No Habrá Nadie En El Mundo BKMAzul infinito Andrés Barrios, Estrella Morente KM.0 Andrés BarriosEn un batec Jøana, Magalí Datzira, Lucia Fumero En un batec JøanaAmor Clandestino - Acústica Natalia Lafourcade, Israel Fernández, Diego del Morao Amor Clandestino (Acústica) Sony Music MéxicoYour Love (feat. Meshell Ndegeocello & Brandee Younger) Lizz Wright, Meshell Ndegeocello, Brandee Younger Shadow LIGHTYEAR (LTY)Soul Eyes Kandace Springs, Terence Blanchard Soul Eyes Blue Note (BLU)Running To The Sea (True Electric) Röyksopp, Barker & Baumecker, Susanne Sundfør Running To The Sea (True Electric) Dog TriumphEscuchar audio

Arturo O'Farrill is the latest guest on The Third Story podcast with Leo Sidran

In this bonus episode, One Decision's Kate McCann and Sir Richard Dearlove, former head of Britain's MI6, discuss the latest news of a potential ceasefire in Ukraine. Plus, Sir Richard shares his predictions for the UK's local elections including how the leading Reform party could influence British foreign policy. Be sure to check out the feed this Thursday for the regularly scheduled episode. Episode produced by Situation Room Studios. Original music composed and produced by Leo Sidran.

Sister Rosetta Tharpe es una de esas figuras que cambió la historia de la música y que no ha recibido su debido reconocimiento. Por eso, Fernando Neira recorre la trayectoria de una de las pioneras del rock and roll y referente para leyendas como Chuck Berry o Keith Richards. Además, recibimos la visita de Leo & Leo, la unión entre Leonor Watling y Leo Sidran, que estrenarán álbum debut en septiembre, pero que nos han regalado algunos de sus temas en primicia.

En el magacín de hoy comenzamos en La Biblioteca de Don Asensio con el escritor David Uclés y su última novela 'La península de las casas vacías', una mirada a los territorios olvidados. En Historias Musicales, Fernando Neira nos transporta a abril de 1945 con temas como 'My Dreams Are Getting Better All the Time' de Les Brown y Doris Day, y descubrimos la pionera figura de Sister Rosetta Tharpe, precursora del rock & roll. Cerramos con una charla con Leo & Leo, el nuevo proyecto musical de Leonor Watling y Leo Sidran, que nos presentan sus primeras canciones y repasan su trayectoria hasta llegar a esta colaboración.

This week, Christina Ruffini and former MI6 Chief Sir Richard Dearlove unpack the proposed Iran nuclear deal discussed in Rome, following Trump's exit from the JCPOA. They also reflect on Pope Francis's recent death and the Catholic Church's ties to intelligence agencies. Later, Rep. Tim Burchett joins to weigh in on the strategic importance of U.S.-Greenland trade, his views on Putin, and U.S. aid to Ukraine. Episode produced by Situation Room Studios. Original music composed and produced by Leo Sidran.

On this episode of The Third Story, host Leo Sidran chats with Max Pollak

How should the UK engage with China? In this week's episode, journalist Kate McCann and co-host Sir Richard Dearlove, former head of Britain's MI6, sit down with Sir Grant Shapps, former Defence Secretary for the United Kingdom. During his tenure, Shapps was an advocate for building European defense in the wake of the war in Ukraine. He gives insight into what it was like to work with China and explains why the United Kingdom should engage financially and commercially with the nation. He also shares his thoughts on President Donald Trump's unpredictable foreign policy approaches and why he's disappointed in Trump's relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Plus, Shapps shares his thoughts on fortifying an AI defense strategy and offers predictions for the future of foreign policy. Episode produced by Situation Room Studios. Original music composed and produced by Leo Sidran.

Raul Midón is the latest guest on The Third Story podcast hosted by Leo Sidran

How Should Donald Trump Approach Russian President Vladimir Putin's Ukraine Plans? And could the American president's tariffs impact military strategy? In this week's episode, Christina Ruffini and co-host Sir Richard Dearlove, former head of Britain's MI6, are joined by retired four-star United States General Philip Breedlove who served as NATO's Supreme Allied Commander in Europe from 2013-2016, during the time of Russia's annexation of Crimea. Breedlove's career has been influential in shaping U.S. military air strategy domestically and abroad. He discusses the impact President Donald Trump's tariff plans have had on military preparedness and strategy, the fortification of NATO, Ukraine's defense strategy, and how Trump can negotiate a ceasefire agreement with Russia. Plus, with decades of conflict experience under their belts, Dearlove and Gen. Breedlove share stories about working in the field. Episode produced by Situation Room Studios. Original music composed and produced by Leo Sidran.

'Bossa nova noites I' es un proyecto colectivo del productor y empresario de Chicago Robert A. Hebert que junta música brasileña (bossa nova, samba) y estadounidense (soul, rhythm and blues) en canciones como 'Push me away', 'That´s the way of the world', 'Happiness (A felicidade)' o 'Tudo que você podia ser'. Leonor Watling y Leo Sidran comparten 'Tonight someone is me' de su futuro disco 'Leo & Leo'. De 'Coração de melodia', del guitarrista Cainã Cavalcante, 'Pedacinhos do céu', 'Faltando um pedaço', 'Mucuripe' 'Blackbird' y 'Carinhoso' -con la voz de Rosa Passos-. Despide el cuarteto de Sergio Reze con su grabación de 'Asa branca/O trenizinho do caipira/Lôro'. Escuchar audio

On this episode of The Third Story, host Leo Sidran chats with Stephin Merritt

In this week's episode of One Decision, host Christina Ruffini and co-host Sir Richard Dearlove, former head of Britain's MI6, break down how a group of cabinet members from the Trump administration inadvertently revealed classified national security information to a magazine editor. The information, detailing a military attack on Houthis in Yemen, was shared in a group chat on the messaging app, Signal. Later, former U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor, Jon Finer, joins the podcast to discuss his pivotal role during the first few weeks of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, shares insight into the United States' role in ceasefire negotiations, and why he's fairly optimistic about the outcome of the war in Gaza. Episode produced by Situation Room Studios. Original music produced and composed by Leo Sidran.

What is it like to meet with Russian leaders in Moscow? Will President Trump's phone call with President Vladimir Putin help end the war? And why is AI now the hottest tool in cybersecurity? In this week's episode, Christina Ruffini catches up with co-host and former head of Britain's MI6, Sir Richard Dearlove, to unpack the global implications of President Donald Trump's phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier this week. Sir Richard shares exclusive insight into his meetings in Moscow and what Ukrainians are telling him about ending the war. He also reveals what he believes is Putin's true vulnerability. Later in the episode, Sir Richard sits down with Anne Neuberger, former Deputy National Security for Cyber and Emerging Technology under the Biden administration. They explore the growing role of artificial intelligence in defense systems and why China is the leading cybersecurity adversary. Episode produced by Situation Room Studios. Original music composed and produced by Leo Sidran.

For decades, Nels Cline carved out a career on the fringes of rock, jazz, and experimental music, balancing day jobs with an uncompromising artistic vision. Then, at nearly 50 years old, everything changed—he joined Wilco, bringing his avant-garde sensibilities into a beloved band and reaching a global audience. But Cline's story isn't one of sudden success; it's about persistence, reinvention, and creative restlessness. In this episode, he reflects on his journey—from growing up in Los Angeles with his twin brother, drummer Alex Cline, to navigating the punk and avant-garde jazz scenes, to his latest album, Consentrik Quartet (Blue Note Records), which explores the tension between stillness and chaos, structure and improvisation. Cline speaks candidly about collaboration, musical identity, and the ever-evolving nature of his work, proving that there's no single timeline for artistic success—only the drive to keep going. www.third-story.com www.leosidran.substack.com https://www.wbgo.org/podcast/the-third-story

On this episode of The Third Story, host Leo Sidran chats with Nels Cline

In this week's episode, correspondent Christina Ruffini and co-host former Secretary of Defense and CIA Director Leon Panetta sit down with former United States Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Barbara Leaf, who was also previously Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for the Arabian Peninsula in the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Iraq. They discuss Leaf's role in the ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas, President Donald Trump's plans for Gaza, and how the Arab world has reacted. Leaf also shares behind-the-scenes diplomatic stories from the dramatic fall of the Assad regime and recounts an afternoon spent with Syria's new interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, and his plans for a new Syria and relations with Israel. Plus, how the nation is battling emerging Assad supporters. Episode produced by Situation Room Studios. Original music composed and produced by Leo Sidran.

In this week's episode, correspondent Christina Ruffini sits down with co-host Leon Panetta, former Secretary of Defense and CIA Director. They discuss President Donald Trump's recent address to a joint session of the United States Congress, and his tense meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office. They also discuss the U.S. decision to halt military aid to Ukraine and the dangers of pausing U.S. cyber operations against Russia. Plus, Christina Ruffini shares a bit of history behind America's annual State of the Union address. Episode produced by Situation Room Studios. Original music composed and produced by Leo Sidran.

Trois ans après le début de la guerre en Ukraine, l'équilibre mondial continue de se redessiner. L'Europe se trouve à la croisée des chemins : comment affirmer son indépendance stratégique face à une Amérique en mutation et aux menaces d'intimidations commerciales ? L'idée d'une défense européenne autonome peut-elle enfin se concrétiser ? Cette semaine, nous recevons Thierry Breton, ancien Commissaire européen au marché intérieur et ancien ministre de l'Économie. Il nous livre son analyse sur les grands enjeux du moment : l'évolution des relations transatlantiques, l'impact de la guerre en Ukraine, l'avenir de l'industrie de la défense, mais aussi l'influence croissante d'acteurs non étatiques comme Elon Musk, qui bousculent les équilibres traditionnels.  Une conversation essentielle pour comprendre les défis auxquels l'Europe doit faire face et les leviers dont elle dispose pour rester un acteur majeur sur la scène internationale. Margot Haddad, journaliste française et présentatrice, reçoit Thierry Breton. Episode produced by Situation Room Studios. Original music composed and produced by Leo Sidran.

Leo Sidran is a multi instrumentalist musician, producer, arranger, composer, recording artist, and podcast host.The Third Story podcast features long-form interviews with creative people of all types.Their stories of discovery, loss, ambition, identity, improvisation, risk, and reward are deeply moving and compelling for all of us as we embark on our own creative journeys.He was born and raised in Madison, Wisconsin, which is sometimes referred to as 70 square miles surrounded by reality. His father, Ben Sidran, another multifaceted music man, provided my early musical sustenance. His mother, a weaver and travel agent, provided texture and safe passage.He got his start writing songs professionally as a teenager when the Steve Miller Band recorded four of his songs for their 1993 Wide River album. His father was working with Miller at the time, which is how he made the connection, but even then, at the ripe old age of 15, he was interested in production. So, Steve invited him to play keyboards, guitars and drums on the record. He co-produced the Academy Award Winning song, "Al Otro Lado Del Rio" from the film The Motorcycle Diaries with Jorge Drexler in 2005. After the Oscar win, he made a move to Brooklyn and not only started producing records for other artists, but also composing music for film and television commercials amassing a catalog of 100s of major TV ads for clients like Coca-Cola, Visa, Lincoln, McDonalds, Stella Artois, Ford, Garnier and over a dozen film scores for outlets such as ESPN 30 for 30, Discovery, IFC, Sundance, and PBS. As a drummer, he has played and recorded with jazz luminaries including Phil Woods, Howard Levy, David Fathead Newman, Clark Terry and Dave Grusin, and as an engineer he has worked with artists ranging from Snarky Puppy to Massive Attack.To learn more about Leo and his music and work, visit http://www.leosidran.comTo learn more about Leo's podcast, visithttp://www.third-story.com

In this episode of One Decision, host Christina Ruffini sits down with United States Senator Jeanne Shaheen, a New Hampshire Democrat and ranking member of the Foreign Relations Committee. Shaheen recently visited Kyiv, Ukraine, and shared her experience speaking with Ukrainian citizens in the small town of Bucha. She also reacted to the prospective mineral rights deal that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has agreed to with the United States, whether she thinks America is perceived as a reliable ally, the importance of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in mitigating adversary efforts by China, Iran, and Russia, and working with new cabinet secretaries under the Trump administration. The episode also features a preview discussion between French journalist Margot Haddad and former European Commissioner Thierry Breton in English. The full-length French conversation will be published next week and will explore the European Union's relationship with President Donald Trump, the EU's efforts in AI investments, tech titan Elon Musk, and much more. Episode produced by Situation Room Studios. Original music composed and produced by Leo Sidran.

Sir Richard Dearlove, the former head of Britain's MI6, sits down with Roderich Kiesewetter, a current member of the German Bundestag, to discuss what to expect during this weekend's pivotal German polls. Immigration, foreign policy, and the economy are among the biggest concerns for voters. A rise in support recently for the far-right AfD party has alarmed some observers. Meanwhile, the center-right Christian Democratic Party is hopeful they will hold on to power. Sir Richard and Kiesewetter also speak about tech mogul Elon Musk's growing role in politics, including in Europe. They also look at how Germany is addressing the threat of Russia and the future of its support for the war in Ukraine. Episode produced by Situation Room Studios. Original music composed and produced by Leo Sidran.

In this week's episode of One Decision, host Christina Ruffini wraps up her coverage of the 2025 Munich Security Conference with three separate interviews with European leaders. Petr Pavel, President of the Czech Republic, sits down to unpack US President Donald Trump's latest rhetoric on the war in Ukraine and why Europe should step up in defense of Ukraine. Then, Salome Zourabichvili, President of Georgia, explains why Russian election interference has triggered a political crisis in the nation and why, despite a recent election result, she believes she is the legitimate president. Lastly, Yuriko Backes, Defence Minister of Luxembourg, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of gender-diverse armed forces around the world, and being a woman politician.  Episode produced by Situation Room Studios. Original music composed and produced by Leo Sidran.

In this special episode, One Decision's host Christina Ruffini takes us behind the scenes at the 2025 Munich Security Conference where she sits down with Canadian leaders to discuss the how the United States' recent tariff threats are shaping the relationship between the two countries, and the possibility of Ukraine joining NATO. She speaks with Canadian Foreign Minister, Mélanie Joly, to unpack US Vice President JD Vance's remarks at the conference and Canada's important relationship with the Nordic and Arctic nations. Later in the episode, Christina sits down with Canadian Defence Minister, Bill Blair, to discuss working with U.S. Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, the future of the war in Ukraine, and fortifying Canada's internal defense strategy.  Episode produced by Situation Room Studios. Original music composed and produced by Leo Sidran.

Live from Munich—One Decision teamed up with German broadcaster Deutsche Welle for a live podcast official side event at the 2025 Munich Security Conference. Hosts Christina Ruffini and DW chief political correspondent Nina Haase lead a panel of global women leaders, including Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže, former Icelandic Foreign Minister Þórdís Kolbrún R. Gylfadóttir, and former Deputy Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Kajsa Ollongren.  This episode is an edited version of the live panel discussion which explored US President Donald Trump's relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin and how it can influence peace talks for the war in Ukraine. The panelists also discussed the growing influence of tech mogul Elon Musk in American foreign policy, the role of the United States as a reliable ally, Ukraine joining NATO, and how women leaders are shaping the current geopolitical landscape. Episode produced by Situation Room Studios. Original music composed and produced by Leo Sidran.

This week on One Decision, host Christina Ruffini previews the 2025 Munich Security Conference with Deutsche Welle's chief political correspondent Nina Haase, who is also the host of DW's Berlin Briefing podcast. Together they share insights into what to expect from the conference, including the highly anticipated appearance of United States Vice President JD Vance and his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and how European countries are facing a second Trump administration. Stay tuned to the feed tomorrow as One Decision and Deutsche Welle bring you a live panel discussion with global women leaders, including Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže, former Icelandic Foreign Minister Þórdís Kolbrún R. Gylfadóttir, and former Deputy Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Kajsa Ollongren, to discuss the rapidly shifting landscape of international relations, emerging security risks, and geopolitical challenges facing the West today. Stay tuned for the full panel discussion. Episode produced by Situation Room Studios. Original music composed and produced by Leo Sidran.

In this week's episode of One Decision, host Christina Ruffini and resident spymaster, Sir Richard Dearlove, former head of Britain's MI6, discuss Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent visit to the White House and President Donald Trump's latest plans for Gaza and the Middle East. Later in the episode, the hosts are joined by Nick Warner, former Director-General of Australia's Office of National Intelligence (ONI) to discuss the emerging presence of the Australian intelligence community, their role in countering Chinese surveillance operations, and the unpredictable black swan events that could rattle the geopolitical landscape this year.   Episode produced by Situtation Room Studios. Original music composed and produced by Leo Sidran.

On this episode of The Third Story, host Leo Sidran chats with Makaya McCraven

Drummer, producer, and composer Makaya McCraven, whose work bridges improvisation, production, and cultural synthesis, on rhythm, time, and the balance of tradition and innovation, plus his creative journey, from his roots in Northampton, Massachusetts, to his innovative projects like In The Moment and In These Times. This hybrid episode spanning interviews from 2022 and 2025 offers a deep dive into the mind of a true beat scientist. www.third-story.com www.leosidran.substack.com https://www.wbgo.org/podcast/the-third-story Get 45% off the Magic Mind bundle with with my link: https://www.magicmind.com/LEOJAN #magicmind #mentalwealth #mentalperformance

In today's episode of One Decision, host Christina Ruffini and resident spymaster Sir Richard Dearlove, former head of Britain's MI6, are joined by former United Kingdom security minister and Conservative Member of Parliament Tom Tugendhat to discuss what President Donald Trump's second administration could mean for the future of US-UK relations. They also discuss how Trump's foreign policy could shape the future of the war in Ukraine and what lies ahead for the Chagos Islands, a British archipelago in the Indian Ocean. As British Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans to hand over the islands to Mauritius—what potential role could the Trump administration play in the final negotiations? Later, Sir Richard and Christina unpack the events of the Presidential inauguration in Washington, D.C. Plus, it's Sir Richard's birthday, and he shares his thoughts on what he believes is the biggest, most impactful foreign policy shift he has witnessed. Episode produced by Situation Room Studios. Original music composed and produced by Leo Sidran.

On this episode of The Third Story, host Leo Sidran chats with Jacob Collier

On this episode of The Third Story, host Leo Sidran has conversations with Aaron Parks and Marta Sanchez

On this episode of The Third Story, host Leo Sidran chats with Samora Pinderhughes and Jack DeBoe

On this episode of The Third Story, host Leo Sidran chats with photographer Allan Tannenbaum

Family music artist Lucy Kalantari on the power of intention, why gardening is her favorite metaphor for living a creative life, staying curious, parenthood, her new record, and the Grammys. www.third-story.com https://leosidran.substack.com/ https://www.wbgo.org/podcast/the-third-story  

The best description of Ben Sidran comes from his son, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and fellow podcaster, Leo Sidran: “In a career spanning over fifty years and thirty five records, Ben Sidran has established himself as a philosopher poet. Equally celebrated for his precise, probing writing style as he is for his improvised spoken word jazz raps, he has carved out a truly unique space for himself. The Times of London aptly described Ben as ‘the world's first existential jazz rapper,' and The Chicago Sun Times once referred to him as ‘a renaissance man cast adrift in the modern world.' He is one of a kind.” This is my third episode with Ben, who graciously allows us to use his piece “Mr. P's Shuffle” as our theme song, and my second with Leo. To have them together discussing Ben's latest album titled ‘Rainmaker' is not only a thrill, but an honor.  Ben describes how ‘Rainmaker' started this way: “The original idea for Rainmaker was to throw a party in a Paris recording studio in honor of my 80th birthday. I saw it as a way to celebrate the survival of so many things, including myself, a life without borders, and my friendship with so many musicians abroad.” Of course, it's only the beginning, because that's how conversations with Ben and Leo go. So, sit back and immerse yourself in this freewheeling conversation with samples from  ‘Rainmaker.' By the end, you'll be jumping on your favorite platform to hear more. 

Fernando Neira nos cuenta la historia musical detrás de la Revolución de los Claveles, ahora que se cumplen 50 años. Después, desde Radio Sevilla, nos acompaña Sr. Chinarro que ha estrenado disco, 'Cal viva', un álbum que, de momento, solo está disponible en formato físico, en vinilo. Para terminar, los oyentes nos cuentan qué canciones les han acompañado en los momentos más importantes de su vida y Neira nos adelanta dos estrenos en exclusiva: 'Soy lesbiana', de 'Venga, Bea' y 'Someday baby' de Leo Sidran.

The all-seeing telescope of truth scanned this week's rock and roll heavens and noticed a few patterns emerge, among them … … the real story of the writing of Layla and who nicked what from where. And who didn't get paid. … why Sally Grossman was on the cover of Bringing It All Back Home.   … album sleeves with overflowing ashtrays that screamed ‘welcome to my bohemian world!' – Soft Machine's Third, Man's Rhinos, Winos + Lunatics, Back Street Crawler …   … album sleeves that said “meet my girlfriend!” – McDonald And Giles, the Madcap Laughs, The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan, Love Chronicles, the Paul Simon Handbook …   … album sleeves suggesting the powerful aphrodisiac of music and the allure of ‘the bachelor pad' … .. our night out at a Leo Sidran show and what we'll expect – indeed insist upon - at all gigs in the future. … when rock stars read 12th Century Persian poetry. …the time Lucinda Williams toured with Dylan and Van Morrison and never met either of them. … the glorious squalor of ‘70s flats. … “comedy is tragedy at a different speed”. … mentioned in despatches: Sharleen Spiteri, John Mellencamp, James Burton, Bobby Whitlock, Daniel Kramer.   The Everly Brothers' Walking The Dog. Is that the original Layla riff at 2.20? …https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=072OpLw-l_sSubscribe to Word In Your Ear on Patreon for early - and ad-free - access to all of our content: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The all-seeing telescope of truth scanned this week's rock and roll heavens and noticed a few patterns emerge, among them … … the real story of the writing of Layla and who nicked what from where. And who didn't get paid. … why Sally Grossman was on the cover of Bringing It All Back Home.   … album sleeves with overflowing ashtrays that screamed ‘welcome to my bohemian world!' – Soft Machine's Third, Man's Rhinos, Winos + Lunatics, Back Street Crawler …   … album sleeves that said “meet my girlfriend!” – McDonald And Giles, the Madcap Laughs, The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan, Love Chronicles, the Paul Simon Handbook …   … album sleeves suggesting the powerful aphrodisiac of music and the allure of ‘the bachelor pad' … .. our night out at a Leo Sidran show and what we'll expect – indeed insist upon - at all gigs in the future. … when rock stars read 12th Century Persian poetry. …the time Lucinda Williams toured with Dylan and Van Morrison and never met either of them. … the glorious squalor of ‘70s flats. … “comedy is tragedy at a different speed”. … mentioned in despatches: Sharleen Spiteri, John Mellencamp, James Burton, Bobby Whitlock, Daniel Kramer.   The Everly Brothers' Walking The Dog. Is that the original Layla riff at 2.20? …https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=072OpLw-l_sSubscribe to Word In Your Ear on Patreon for early - and ad-free - access to all of our content: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The all-seeing telescope of truth scanned this week's rock and roll heavens and noticed a few patterns emerge, among them … … the real story of the writing of Layla and who nicked what from where. And who didn't get paid. … why Sally Grossman was on the cover of Bringing It All Back Home.   … album sleeves with overflowing ashtrays that screamed ‘welcome to my bohemian world!' – Soft Machine's Third, Man's Rhinos, Winos + Lunatics, Back Street Crawler …   … album sleeves that said “meet my girlfriend!” – McDonald And Giles, the Madcap Laughs, The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan, Love Chronicles, the Paul Simon Handbook …   … album sleeves suggesting the powerful aphrodisiac of music and the allure of ‘the bachelor pad' … .. our night out at a Leo Sidran show and what we'll expect – indeed insist upon - at all gigs in the future. … when rock stars read 12th Century Persian poetry. …the time Lucinda Williams toured with Dylan and Van Morrison and never met either of them. … the glorious squalor of ‘70s flats. … “comedy is tragedy at a different speed”. … mentioned in despatches: Sharleen Spiteri, John Mellencamp, James Burton, Bobby Whitlock, Daniel Kramer.   The Everly Brothers' Walking The Dog. Is that the original Layla riff at 2.20? …https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=072OpLw-l_sSubscribe to Word In Your Ear on Patreon for early - and ad-free - access to all of our content: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To learn more about Leo and his music and work, visit http://www.leosidran.comTo learn more about Leo's podcast, visithttp://www.third-story.comLeo Sidran is a multi instrumentalist musician, producer, arranger, composer, recording artist, and podcast host.The Third Story podcast features long-form interviews with creative people of all types.Their stories of discovery, loss, ambition, identity, improvisation, risk, and reward are deeply moving and compelling for all of us as we embark on our own creative journeys.He was born and raised in Madison, Wisconsin, which is sometimes referred to as 70 square miles surrounded by reality. His father, Ben Sidran, another multifaceted music man, provided my early musical sustenance. His mother, a weaver and travel agent, provided texture and safe passage.He got his start writing songs professionally as a teenager when the Steve Miller Band recorded four of his songs for their 1993 Wide River album. His father was working with Miller at the time, which is how he made the connection, but even then, at the ripe old age of 15, he was interested in production. So, Steve invited him to play keyboards, guitars and drums on the record. He co-produced the Academy Award Winning song, "Al Otro Lado Del Rio" from the film The Motorcycle Diaries with Jorge Drexler in 2005. After the Oscar win, he made a move to Brooklyn and not only started producing records for other artists, but also composing music for film and television commercials amassing a catalog of 100s of major TV ads for clients like Coca-Cola, Visa, Lincoln, McDonalds, Stella Artois, Ford, Garnier and over a dozen film scores for outlets such as ESPN 30 for 30, Discovery, IFC, Sundance, and PBS. As a drummer, he has played and recorded with jazz luminaries including Phil Woods, Howard Levy, David Fathead Newman, Clark Terry and Dave Grusin, and as an engineer he has worked with artists ranging from Snarky Puppy to Massive Attack.

Fernando Neira nos enseña la cara B del último trabajo de Rubén Pozo, 'Catálogo', una canción compuesta íntegramente por títulos de canciones de su carrera. Pero no es la única, músicos como Leo Sidran o grupos como Barclay James Harvest también han usado esa técnica creativa. Después, nos acompaña Eliseo Parra, el músico imprescindible para entender el folclore se retira de las tablas, el pasado viernes 26 de enero dio su último concierto, hoy nos cuenta cómo está siendo esa primera semana de "jubilación" y hacemos un repaso a toda su trayectoria. Terminamos con las historias musicales de los oyentes y dos novedades en exclusiva. 

Leo Sidran speaks to Alan Lightman, American physicist, writer, and social entrepreneur on Episode 141 of Podsongs—the podcast where musicians interview inspirational people as inspiration for a new song—as inspiration for a new song called 'Meaning in the Moment' Alan Lightman is an American physicist, writer, and social entrepreneur. He has served on the faculties of Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology and is currently a professor of the practice of the humanities at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Leo Sidran is an American Latin Grammy-winning musician, composer, performer, and producer whose credits include co-producing the Oscar-winning song "Al Otro Lado Del Rio" for the soundtrack to the movie The Motorcycle Diaries. http://www.leosidran.com/ Stream the song: https://ffm.to/meaninginthemoment LYRICS: Everything you see is impermanentEvery last star in the firmamentEveryone you love or you ever metEvery single thought running through your headEvery setting sun, every morning mistAll the works of art and the sciencesEvery “out of body” experienceEverything you see is impermanentTry, try, try not to let it throw youYou know you can findMeaning in the momentMeaning in the momentEvery sweet song that you ever heardEach turn of phrase, every perfect wordEvery back corner of consciousnessEvery single thing is impermanentTry, try, try not to let it throw youYou know you can findMeaning in the momentMeaning in the momentNo one will remember usWhen we return to sand and dustBut there's one thing that you can trustWhen you feel all aloneMeaning in the moment  // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Newsletter, donations and download the song for €/$1 @ https://podsongs.com // LINKS // Website: https://podsongs.com Podcast episodes: https://podsongs.com/podcast-episodes Songs: https://podsongs.com/music Spotify artist: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32FYyRx1y1ex3jHHAgLMC7?si=4Nv7WW85SbSPZvCsj1o7Ig Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sN1viy82HPiNTVX2YBxpq?si=1b84c2b9bdea4656 // SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsongs Instagram: https://instagram.com/podsongs Facebook: https://facebook.com/podsongs --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podsongs/message

This content is for Members only. Come and join us by subscribing here In the meantime, here's some more details about the show: It's a warm welcome then to the man himself: Dr. Brad Stone - the JazzWeek Programmer of the Year 2017, who's here every Thursday to present The Creative Source - a two hour show, highlighting jazz-fusion and progressive jazz flavours from back then, the here and now, plus occasional forays into the future. Please feel free to get in touch with Brad with any comments or suggestions you might have; he'll be more than happy to hear from you: brad@soulandjazz.com or follow him via Facebook or Twitter. Enjoy! The Creative Source 27th April 2023 Artist - Track - Album - Year Michael Feinberg Quartet/Quintet    Saqqara    Blues Variant    2022 Esthesis Quartet    Brush Fire    Time Zones    2023 Les DeMerle Sound 67    Raunchy Rita    Once in a Lifetime    2023 Leo Sidran    Hanging by a Thread    What's Trending    2023 Benny Green    Jackie McLean    Solo    2023 Cecile McLorin Salvant    Petite Musique Terrienne    Melusine    2023 Tom Collier    At Last    Boomer Vibes, Volume 1    2023 Ahmad Jamal    Pittsburgh    Pittsburgh    1989 The Ahmad Jamal Trio    The Awakening    The Awakening    1997 Ahmad Jamal    Silver    Saturday Morning: The Buisonne Studio Sessions    2013 Jae Sinnett's Zero to 60 Quartet feat. Randy Brecker    Guise    Commitment    2023 LeBoeuf Brothers    Vignette No. 18    Hush    2023 LeBoeuf Brothers    Please Scream Inside Your Heart    Hush    2023 GoGo Penguin    You're Stronger Than You Think    Everything is Going To Be OK    2023 GoGo Penguin    Glimmerings    Everything is Going To Be OK    2023 Steve Smith and Vital Information    Ugly Beauty    Time Flies    2023 Jason Keiser    Katerina Ballerina    Shaw's Groove    2023 Jazz Outreach Initiative presents JOI Jazz Orchestra    Second Line Sally    A JOIful Noizz    2023 Christoph Irniger Pilgrim    Marvel    Ghost Cat    2023 Elio Villafranca    Solitaria    Standing by the Crossroads    2022 Mike Clark    Speak Like a Child    Plays Herbie Hancock    2023 Joe LoCascio Trio    Contrails    November: The Music of Phil Gurlik    2023 Robert Rich    Loom of Origins    Travelers' Cloth    2023 Stephan Thelen    Black on Electric Blue    Fractal Guitar 3    2022 The post The Creative Source (#CreativeSource) ...

GRAMMY award winning Leo Sidran is a multi instrumentalist on drums, percussion, bass, guitars, keyboards, piano and vibraphone. He's a lead and backing vocalist, producer, arranger, composer, recording artist, and podcast host of ‘The Third Story' who - in his spare time - just released his 8th solo album titled ‘What's Trending.'       There is so much to this mind bogglingly diverse man that one episode simply isn't enough, so look for a “to be continued” in the future. But for now, Leo and I chose to focus on the rich backstory of ‘What's Trending.' It's a fast-paced, fun and fascinating conversation, with highlights from the tracks we know you'll enjoy.

When drummer Antonio Sanchez released his album Bad Hombre back in 2017, he was responding to a few events that took place in his world at the same time.  On a political level, the music was a response to the racism of the Trump campaign against Mexicans. In fact the title of the record Bad Hombre seemed to be an answer to Trump's assertion that a wall needed to be built at the US Mexican border in order to get the “bad hombres” out of the US.  An immigrant from Mexico himself, Sanchez reappropriated the phrase. Itseemed, in fact, to be a perfect fit for him because not only did it work as a form of resistance - by using the term he made his feelings clear without having to say too much about it - but it also borrowed from the jazz vernacular. You know, when musicians really respect someone, they will often refer to them as “bad”. And in that context, Antonio Sanchez is definitely a bad hombre. Sanchez moved to the US in his early 20s from his native Mexico to go to music school. One of his first teachers, the Panamanian born Danilo Perez, was a supporter, and their work together was one of the early launchpads for Antonio.  While he was playing with Danilo, the guitarist Pat Metheny heard him, and that led to a musical relationship that has been at the center of his life for 20 years. Sanchez went on to become one of the most sought-after drummers on the international jazz scene. Has won four Grammys, and has been named Modern Drummer's "Jazz Drummer of the Year” three times, and appeared on the covers of all the big jazz magazines.  From early on he thought about drumming, and particularly soloing, as a form of storytelling. He says “I'm a sucker for a good story.” So it was only a matter of time before some great storyteller would find a way to use Antonio Sanchez's drums to help tell a story. And that was exactly what happened when the Mexican film director Alejandro González Iñárritu asked Antonio to do an all drum score for his film Birdman in 2014.  The film went on to win three academy awards and the score earned Antonio awards (including a Grammy for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media) and nominations at the Golden Globe and BAFTA Awards. As significant as the awards and accolades were, maybe more significant was that the sound of Antonio's drumming truly entered the zeitgeist after Birdman. And though he hadn't planned for it to turn out that way, he realized that the level of expectation, curiosity, and even pressure on him to follow up that success with something equally resonant had risen.  So when in 2017 Antonio went into his newly built home studio to record Bad Hombre, he had a lot of psychic energy stored up and ready to use. He made an entirely instrumental solo record, he played all the instruments and did what has become his trademark production work of mixing drones, samples, programming and live drumming. In fact the only collaborator on the record was his nonagenarian grandfather, the Mexican actor Ignacio López Tarso who appears on the first track.  Five years, one pandemic, a few political cycles, and a handful of other projects later, he's back this year with Shift: Bad Hombre Vol. II. This time the list of collaborators is a bit longer.  Somewhere in the dense fog of the pandemic, Sanchez decided to ask some of his favorite singers and songwriters — for material he could deconstruct and reimagine. The result sees Dave Matthews & Pat Metheny, Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross, Meshell Ndegeocello, Lila Downs, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Kimbra, Ana Tijoux, Becca Stevens, Silvana Estrada, MARO, Thana Alexa (who is his wife)  & SONICA sitting in on their own tunes — or ideas co written by Sánchez. The idea of “shifting” might not only apply to the songs on Bad Hombre Vol. II, but also to a change in Antonio's approach - In the first Bad Hombre release, he was extremely political. Over the years, his outrage and fury with Trump and the turmoil at the US–Mexican border muted – and Sánchez himself “shifted” how he thinks about what he does, and where he wants to go next.  We talked recently about that search, the same one that started back in Mexico when he was a competitive gymnast, classical pianist and aspiring rock drummer and brought him all the way to where he is today, the Bad Hombre. www.third-story.com www.patreon.com/thirdstorypodcast https://www.wbgo.org/podcast/the-third-story