Iowa Music

Talk Show Producer Rick Brewer tells the story of how he came across a lost recording from The Everly Brothers. When it was played on Talk of Iowa, it was the first time in more than six decades that a recording of Don Everly as a child was broadcast over an Iowa radio station.

Ames Pride and the Maximum Ames Music Festival launched complimentary slates of events this week with an eye toward keeping participants safe while also maintaining the ethos of their pre-pandemic events.

Byron "BK" Davis' introduction to music was at his family's church in Davenport. Since then, Davis has traveled the world, composed thousands of original jazz tunes, collaborated with some of the best musicians in the world and become Iowa's first Black Steinway International Artist.

Iowa City-based singer-songwriter Jordan Sellergren is finally getting to play songs from her new album, well over a year after its release.

The Des Moines Music Coalition has sold the event to less than 50 percent capacity for the venue.

Charity Nebbe meets Byron "BK" Davis, a Steinway International Artist, pianist and composer from Davenport. Davis has traveled the world, worked with artists like BB King, Billy Preston and plans to have more performances here in Iowa. Nebbe also speaks with two Shenandoah natives about the legacy of Don and Phil Everly of The Everly Brothers.

Sound In Color is an audio series from Studio One which takes a closer look at the people and communities of color that make up Iowa’s local music scene. IPR’s Cece Mitchell talked to Des Moines Music Coalition board president Kuuku Saah and local neo-soul artist Spayce about the upcoming inaugural Riverview Music Festival, taking place Sept. 4 in Des Moines’ Northside neighborhood.

I recently watched the 2021 documentary “Summer of Soul” on Hulu, and you should too. This Black music thing? There are layers to it.

Charity Nebbe speaks with Katherine Dykstra, author of the new book "What Happened to Paula; on the Death of an American Girl." Also, Tara McGovern and Jim Dreier remember the life of jazz musician John Rapson.

Sound In Color is a new series from IPR’s Studio One. In this episode, Cece Mitchell goes on an adventure with Des Moines singer-songwriter Dang Felton and chats with him about his experience as a musician, teacher and home cook.