# Big Ears 2026 Lineup Reveal

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Podcast: [Big Ears: Conversations About Music](https://stenobird.com/podcast/big-ears-conversations-about-music-7211990)
Published: 2025-09-11T16:30:38+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigearsfestival/episodes/Big-Ears-2026-Lineup-Reveal-e381qtn
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Duration seconds: 3702

## Resource

Big Ears Festival founder Ashley Capps joins NPR Music critic Ann Powers (a longtime friend of the festival and fellow Tennessee resident) to discuss the recent unveiling of the 2026 festival lineup. From legends like David Byrne , Laurie Anderson , John Zorn and Pat Metheny to trailblazers like Flying Lotus , Marc Ribot , Wild Up , and Hania Rani , along with a smorgasbord of today’s most compelling artists across genres. Their conversation reveals a behind-the-scenes look at curatorial vision and execution, nurturing community, and encouraging musical discovery.

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