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Rufus Wainwright

The Art of Artists Series 2
Episode 2 of 13

Russell Davies interviews singer and songwriter Rufus Wainwright.

Russell Davies interview A-list legends of music, art, comedy and film. This week, Russell is in conversation with singer Rufus Wainwright.

Born in New York to folk singers Loudon Wainwright III and Kate McGarrigle, Rufus began performing with his family from an early age. Since his debut album "Rufus Wainwright" gained widespread critical acclaim in 1998 he has gone on to release seven studio albums, receive a Grammy nomination, as well as tour the world with the likes of Tori Amos and Sting.

He speaks to Russell about his art, alongside a soundtrack inspired by his career.

57 minutes

Last on

Mon 9 Jun 2014 23:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Kate & Anna McGarrigle

    What'll I Do

    • The McGarrigle Hour.
    • Hannibal.
    • 6.

  • Rufus Wainwright

    Me And Liza

    • (CD Single).
    • Universal.
    • 001.

  • Rufus Wainwright & Sharon Van Etten

    Baby It's Cold Outside

    • Holidays Rule.
    • UMC.
    • 3.

  • Rufus Wainwright

    Montauk

    • Out of the Game.
    • Decca.
    • 6.

  • Rufus Wainwright

    Vibrate

    • Vibrate: The Best of Rufus Wainwright.
    • Interscope Records.
    • 9.

  • Rufus Wainwright

    If Love Were All

    • Rufus Does Judy At Carnegie Hall CD2.
    • Polydor.
    • 6.

Broadcast

  • Mon 9 Jun 2014 23:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2