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Gillian Welch, pictured here with partner Dave Rawlings, will release a new album, Boots No. 1 The Official Revival Bootleg, on Nov. 25.

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First Listen: Gillian Welch, 'Boots No. 1 The Official Revival Bootleg'

8:33am November 17, 2016

by Jewly Hight

Welch and partner David Rawlings sift through their musical archives and select 21 tracks that document their early- to mid-'90s rise, before they emerged as leaders of an ascendant Americana scene.

Jay Daniel's new album, Broken Knowz, comes out Nov. 25.

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First Listen: Jay Daniel, 'Broken Knowz'

7:00am November 17, 2016

by Piotr Orlov

One of Detroit dance music's freshest talents carries on the city's legacy of electronic funk, while finding new ways to reinvigorate it.

Clockwise from upper left: Lizzo, Leonard Cohen, Sinkane, Rubblebucket, Ty Segall

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New Mix: The Songs Remain The Same, But All The Meanings Have Changed

8:25pm November 16, 2016

When profound change happens in life, the meaning of the music you hear tends to change, too. On this week's show: Songs both light and dark in a post-election world.

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Middle Kids perform live for World Cafe at Studios 301 in Sydney, Australia.

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Sense Of Place Sydney: Middle Kids

5:44pm November 16, 2016

by David Dye

After just two singles, there's already a huge buzz around Hannah Joy and her band.

Bob Dylan, seen performing in 2012, told the Swedish Academy that he had "pre-existing commitments."

Bob Dylan Won't Be Picking Up His Nobel Prize In Person

4:31pm November 16, 2016

by Rebecca Hersher

The musician won the 2016 Nobel Prize for literature. He told the committee in charge of the award ceremony that he had "pre-existing commitments" and was unable to accept the prize in person.

Mississippi Queens, En los Tiempos de la Bola.

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To Find The Best New Music, Alt.Latino Launches A Task Force

4:23pm November 16, 2016

by Felix Contreras

Alt.Latino gathers three music gurus to help find the coolest new sounds from across Latin music, including hip-hop, rock, Latin jazz and beyond.

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The Thistle & Shamrock: Winter Heat

2:29pm November 16, 2016

Hot instrumentals and passionate vocals from Kirsty MacColl, Salsa Celtica and Kila offer the perfect insulation against the threat of winter's chill.

Mose Allison, circa 2000. The celebrated pianist and composer died in Hilton Head, S.C. this week.

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Celebrated Jazz Musician Mose Allison Dies At 89

2:06pm November 16, 2016

by NPR Staff

The pianist, singer and composer's witty lyrics and Southern drawl were favorites of jazz fans and the British rockers who covered his songs, from The Who to The Clash to Van Morrison.

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First Watch: Sinkane, 'U'Huh'

11:13am November 16, 2016

by Bob Boilen

Sinkane's new music is reminiscent of Bob Marley: You'll find a party in the beat, but there's a deeper, hopeful meaning inside this song.

NE-HI's second album, Offers, comes out Feb. 24 on Grand Jury.

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First Watch: NE-HI, 'Stay Young'

11:00am November 16, 2016

by Anna Marketti

The Chicago band's new album, Offers, comes out Feb. 24. The video for the first single, "Stay Young," is a dreamy and hopeful meditation on growing up.