Wolfgang Puck and Anthony Bourdain Documentaries, Americana Music Honors and Awards Nominees

Wolfgang Puck, owner and head chef of the legendary Spago and one of the first chefs to reach celebrity status, joins us with director David Gelb ("Chef’s Table," "Jiro Dreams of Sushi") to talk about, "Wolfgang," the new documentary on his life which will debut at the Tribeca Festival this year. Writer, chef and television host, Anthony Bourdain died by suicide on June 4, 2018, leaving friends, fans and colleagues in shock. "Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain," premiering at the Tribeca Festival, follows Bourdain’s rise from a chef at Les Halles to bestselling author to global superstar, while not shying away from his issues with addiction, obsession and restlessness. Director Morgan Neville ("20 Feet from Stardom") joins to discuss. [REBROADCAST FROM MARCH 31, 2021] Singer-songwriter Valerie June’s latest album is The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions for Dreamers. June joins us for a Listening Party and also discusses her book, Maps for the Modern World, a collection of poetry and illustrations. The Americana Music Association recently revealed its list of nominees for the Americana Honors and Awards. Valerie June received nominations for both Album of the Year and Song of the Year. [REBROADCAST FROM MAY 19, 2020] Grammy-winner Jason Isbell discusses his new album with the 400 Unit, Reunions. The Americana Music Association recently revealed its list of nominees for the Americana Honors and Awards. Jason Isbell received nominations for Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Artist of the Year. [REBROADCAST FROM MARCH 12, 2021] Eric Burton and Adrian Quesada, aka Black Pumas, joined us ahead of the Grammy awards to talk about their album, Black Pumas (Deluxe Edition), which earned them nominations for Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Best American Roots Performance. The Americana Music Association recently revealed its list of nominees for the Americana Honors and Awards. Black Pumas are up for Duo/Group of the Year.