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We dive in with José González, singer-songwriter known for songs like Crosses, Heartbeats, and Killing for Love.
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Along the way, we explore the music and voices that shaped how he hears and writes songs, from Silvio Rodríguez and The Beatles to Bob Marley and Simon & Garfunkel.
We talk about writing across languages, finding simplicity in songmaking, and how repetition and rhythm drive his guitar playing. We also discuss his new album, including songs like A Perfect Storm, and the ideas that inspired it.
It’s a conversation about what we believe, how we see the world, and how those ideas show up in the music.
*Bonus: Jose Gonzalez’s Song Diving Mixtape with songs from the conversation!
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Portrait of American country music singer and songwriter Tim Malchak at Farm Aid in Ames, Iowa, April 24, 1993. (Photo by Paul Natkin/Getty Images)
