Rufus Wainwright Performs Live from His Forthcoming Album, 'Folkocracy'

Today, exactly 25 years after releasing his debut album, Rufus Wainwright surprised fans by dropping an anniversary reissue of the record. And in less than a month, on June 2, he will release a new album of cover songs, titled Folkocracy, which features David Byrne, Brandi Carlile, Chaka Khan, John Legend and many others. He stops by to perform live in our studio, in the midst of a residency at Café Carlyle exploring the music of Kurt Weill. He is also hosting a 50th birthday benefit concert with friends in Montauk on July 13.