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Jason Isbell's new album with the 400 Unit, The Nashville Sound, is named after the unique 1960s production style Chet Atkins helped craft in Nashville's RCA Studio A.

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Jason Isbell Forges His Own 'Nashville Sound'

7:53am June 15, 2017

by Jewly Hight

His undeniable visibility has made Isbell consider how he represents the South in his music. On his new album, he expands his repertoire of character-driven songwriting with a turn toward politics.

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Anita Pallenberg, Creative Influence To Rolling Stones, Dies At 75

6:48am June 15, 2017

Anita Pallenberg was a partner of both Keith Richards and Brian Jones and was a creative influence to the Rolling Stones. She was also an actor and a model.

Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn perform bluegrass and Mandarin folk music for Mountain Stage.

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Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn On Mountain Stage

6:00am June 15, 2017

The First Family of the Banjo performs bluegrass and Mandarin folk music live in Charleston, W.Va.

South African legend Miriam Makeba performing at Zaire 74. The performances of the African artists on the 1974 music festival's lineup have been unearthed for a new live album.

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Before The Rumble In The Jungle, Music Rang Out At Zaire 74

5:59pm June 14, 2017

Trumpeter Hugh Masekela and producer Stewart Levine organized the 1974 festival and produced the new album Zaire 74: The African Artists, which captures performances by Miriam Makeba, Franco and more.

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The critically acclaimed Irish group Beoga (which means "lively" in Gaelic) is featured in this week's show.

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The Thistle & Shamrock: New For Summer

1:18pm June 14, 2017

Hear a crop of new songs from Celtic-roots artists like Beoga, Galen Fraser and Moya Brennan.

Former Vampire Weekend singer and producer Rostam Batmanglij, who writes and records as Rostam, will release his debut solo album, Half-Light on Sept. 8.

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Rostam Reveals Details Of New Solo Album, Shares 'Bike Dream'

1:02pm June 14, 2017

by Robin Hilton

The former Vampire Weekend singer and producer says his new album Half-Light takes a hopeful and optimistic look at the future in difficult times.

A still from The Peacers' "Staying Home" video.

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Feel The Mysterious Ennui Of The Peacers' Psychedelic 'Staying Home'

10:30am June 14, 2017

by Lars Gotrich

The Peacers' new album, Introducing The Crimsmen, gargles psychedelic music like purple milk. Watch a short film for the bleary-eyed folk song.

Chelsea Wolfe's new album, Hiss Spun, comes out Sept. 22.

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Songs We Love: Chelsea Wolfe, '16 Psyche'

10:14am June 14, 2017

by Paula Mejia

In the metallic first single from Hiss Spun, out Sept. 22, Wolfe is at her most commanding and climactic yet.

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Hatchie Spins Around Her Native Brisbane For Gaze-Pop Debut 'Try'

10:07am June 14, 2017

by Marissa Lorusso

"Try" is the first single by Harriette Pilbeam's solo project. A shimmering shoegaze debut, its video depicts the Australian musician's hometown — fireworks and all.

Solána Rowe, aka SZA, released one of 2017's most anticipated albums on Friday.

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Taking 'Ctrl': Why SZA's New Album Means So Much

9:35am June 14, 2017

The Top Dawg singer's new album is as dreamy as we all hoped it would be. Code Switch and NPR Music tapped in a few members of the NPR fam to chat with us about how SZA and Ctrl resonates with them.