About this episode
The episode discusses the best albums to listen to on Sunday mornings, featuring insights from NPR Music's Hazel Cills and Lars Gotrich.
Is Sunday morning the best time for music? Whether you prefer solitude, get-togethers with family or friends, or steeling yourself for the week to come, we’ve got the perfect album to score your early hours. NPR Music’s Hazel Cills and Lars Gotrich join host Robin Hilton. Leave us a review on Apple or Spotify wherever you listen to podcasts. Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: [email protected] Featured songs and artists: (00:00) Intro / Miles Davis: “So What” (02:32) Astrud Gilberto: “Once I Loved” (06:29) The Congos: “Fisherman” (08:48) Madredeus: “Três Ilusoses - Amargura” (13:02) Laurie Spiegel: “Patchwork” (17:03) BAD OPERATION: “Bagel Rooks” (20:10) Django Reinhardt: “Exactly Like You” (24:05) Tirzah: “Holding On” (28:13) Margo Guryan: “Sunday Morning” (33:32) Ishman Williams & the William Singers: “The Old Ship Zion” (37:42) Electrelane: “Gone Under Sea” (41:35) Woo: “Make Me Tea” (45:17) St. Germain: “So Flute” Note: A version of this episode originally ran in 2025. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at…
People in this episode
Host: Robin Hilton
Guests: Hazel Cills, Lars Gotrich
Topics covered
- Sunday morning music
- album recommendations
- music for relaxation
- family gatherings
- preparing for the week
Keywords
- Sunday morning
- music albums
- NPR Music
- relaxation
- family gatherings
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: NPR
Books & works: So What, Once I Loved, Fisherman, Três Ilusoses - Amargura, Patchwork, Bagel Rooks, Exactly Like You, Holding On, Sunday Morning, The Old Ship Zion
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