May 27th, 2008 · Gnarls Barkley is best known for its massive 2006 summer hit "Crazy" from their debut album St. Elsewhere. The duo's follow-up The Odd Couple meshes classic R&B with infectious hip-hop grooves and cinematic production. Cee-Lo and Danger Mouse speak with Fresh Air's Terry Gross about crafting their new album.
Apr 24th, 2008 · Former members of Olivia Tremor control return as Circulatory System: we've got a preview of new work from their upcoming album; Athens, GA neo-psych group Elf Power releases their best CD of the decade; The Black Keys get in touch with their softer side; folk singer Laura Gibson shares some old blues; Gnarls Barkley return as the 'odd couple'; West African artist Etran Finatawa has a powerful new collection of desert blues; and hip-hop chameleon Tim Fite produces his most ambitious record to date.
Apr 17th, 2008 · All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen hears something special in the new album from the innovative neo-soul duo Gnarls Barkley. It reminds him of a different groundbreaking soul artist who died more than 40 years ago: Otis Redding.
Feb 1st, 2007 · An ominous track in a musical class of its own, "Herculean" is the product of an eccentric and sublime collection of talent, including members of Blur, Gnarls Barkley and The Clash. Though much of its membership finds its roots in rock, The Good, The Bad & The Queen opts for subtler ambience.
Apr 20th, 2006 · Already the subject of considerable overseas hype, Gnarls Barkley finds DJ/producer Danger Mouse collaborating with Cee-Lo, co-founder of the Atlanta hip-hop collective Goodie Mob. The duo's debut single, "Crazy," is music for an integrated world.
Apr 25th, 2005 · The former NBA star turned basketball analyst and author talks about his new book, Who's Afraid of a Large Black Man?, which focuses especially on race issues.
Apr 20th, 2005 · At 6-feet-6, it's hard to miss basketball great Charles Barkley. Now the retired NBA star is using his high profile to talk about race and racism in his book, Who's Afraid of a Large Black Man?