NPR's Book of the Day Author Kazuo Ishiguro and singer Stacey Kent collaborate on new songbook
May 29, 2024
Nobel Prize-winning author Kazuo Ishiguro and jazz singer Stacey Kent discuss their collaboration on a new songbook, featuring Ishiguro's lyrics set to music by Kent's partner. They share the story of how their meeting was inspired by Ishiguro's love for Kent's music, leading to a unique artistic endeavor filled with bittersweet emotions and exploration of deep themes.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Collaboration and Friendship Between Singer Stacey Kent, Jim Tomlinson, and Author Kazuo Ishiguro
01:36 • 2min
Exploring the Interplay of Sadness and Hope in Creative Collaboration
03:20 • 2min
Capturing Bittersweet Emotions
05:13 • 3min
Exploration of Emotions and Dramatic Situations in Collaborative Works
08:37 • 2min