Sept. 2, 2026

ABOUT THIS EPISODE

Today on Track Star*, we are quizzing Oscar-nominated actor Andrew Garfield on funk, soul as well as some vocal jazz. In this episode, Andrew shares how different styles of music affect his interpretations of the characters he plays, as well as sharing stories about the obscure French Hip-Hop group he was a member of and his life-changing concert experiences.

Watch as he breaks down the soul and vocal ‘purity’ of the timeless classics , and displays the truly special way in which he listens to all kinds of music.

This Episode's Track List:

Tieduprightnow - Parcels

Father Figure - George Michael

Lovely Day - Bill Withers

Mississippi Goddam - Nina Simone

Grace - Jeff Buckley

Water Get No Enemy - Fela Kuti

The Wind That Shakes the Barley - Martin Carthy

Just a Gigolo / I Ain’t Got Nobody - Louis Prima

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