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"Writing without performing is not interesting," Charles Aznavour says. His U.S. tour ends in Hollywood this week.

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At 92, Charles Aznavour Is Still With His First Love — His Audience

4:47pm October 26, 2016

by Robert Siegel

"They are my confidantes," the French-born singer-songwriter says. He speaks to NPR's Robert Siegel about his current U.S. tour, his early days in New York and his role as an Armenian ambassador.

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NxWorries' new album, Yes Lawd!, is out now.

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Songs We Love: NxWorries, 'Starlite'

2:00pm October 26, 2016

by Briana Younger

Anderson .Paak's storytelling is a dream snapped back to reality, while Knxwledge's blaxploitation-inspired production is a time capsule set to music.

This week's show includes music from composer and harpist William Jackson.

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The Thistle & Shamrock: Sea Sound

1:48pm October 26, 2016

Host Fiona Ritchie picks music, old and new, that conveys images and moods of the sea.

Latino Noir: Private Eyes And Really Bad Vatos

12:32pm October 26, 2016

by Felix Contreras

Good guys, bad guys, cops and intrigue — it's all part of the world of Latino noir fiction. Author Carmen Amato takes us on a tour of the genre.

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The Shins frontman James Mercer in a scene from a new video for the band's song, "Dead Alive."

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The Shins Return With New Song And Video, 'Dead Alive'

10:26am October 26, 2016

by Robin Hilton

The quirky new pop cut channels the band's vintage mix of wistful meditations and infectious melodies.

Adia Victoria in "howdoyoudo" short film.

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When Adia Victoria Can't Speak, This Is What She Writes

10:11am October 26, 2016

by Bob Boilen

She's a stunning singer — but when Adia Victoria isn't singing, her thoughts might look a little like this cartoon.

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Tall Heights Stretches Its Sound In 'Infrared' Lyric Video

9:59am October 26, 2016

by Anna Marketti

It began as a minimal folk duo playing on the streets of Boston, but Tall Heights experiments with the sonic potential of a cello and guitar in "Infrared." Watch the new lyric video.

Kula Shaker's most recent album is K 2.0.

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Kula Shaker On World Cafe

4:23pm October 25, 2016

The band revisits the psychedelic spirituality of its debut album on its latest release, K 2.0. Hear the performance and conversation.

Macklemore, in a scene from his new video for the song "Drug Dealer."

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Watch Macklemore's Powerful New Video For 'Drug Dealer'

2:46pm October 25, 2016

by Robin Hilton

The Seattle rapper's newest single is an emotional, sometimes unsettling takedown of what he sees as a pandemic of drug addictions driven by doctors who overprescribe medicine.

Andrew Bird and The National's Matt Berninger perform together in Bird's living room.

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Watch Andrew Bird And The National's Matt Berninger Cover Lou Reed's 'Perfect Day'

1:54pm October 25, 2016

by Robin Hilton

The intimate, completely unadorned performance was recorded live in Andrew Bird's living room as part of his ongoing "Live From The Great Room" home recording series.