Georgia and Ira and James

Ira Kaplan and Georgia Hubley are a married couple, and the nucleus of the indie rock band Yo La Tengo. The band’s third member is bassist James McNew. The trio gathered in Studio 360 to talk about how to make gorgeous music as a couple plus one. Produced by Jocelyn Gonzales.

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