‘Sinners’ Songwriter Raphael Saadiq
February 13, 2026
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February 13, 2026
‘Sinners’ Songwriter Raphael Saadiq
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‘Sinners’ Songwriter Raphael Saadiq
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<p dir="ltr">Singer, songwriter, and producer Raphael Saadiq is known for his work as a member of Tony! Toni! Toné!, as a solo artist, and for his work producing and writing for artists like Solange, D’Angelo, Beyoncé, John Legend, and more. “I Lied to You,” the song he co-wrote for the film ‘Sinners,’ has been nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Song. He spoke with Tonya Mosley. <p dir="ltr">Also, we remember jazz clarinetist and tenor saxophonist Ken Peplowski. His playing was influenced by classical techniques, swing and traditional jazz. <br /><br />Justin Chang reviews Emerald Fennell’s ‘Wuthering Heights.’<br /><br />See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>
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