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Alt.Latino Stakes Out SXSW: The Chamanas, Jenny And The Mexicats And More

8:25am March 20, 2016

Alt-Latino host Felix Contreras is at the Austin festival this weekend, scoping out great Latin music. He shares some of his finds with NPR's Rachel Martin.

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Amanda Palmer Conquers Doubt To Balance Art And Motherhood

8:25am March 20, 2016

Last year, Rachel Martin spoke with musician Amanda Palmer about her hopes and fears with the birth of her son, and how it would affect her art. Now that he's at six months, Palmer gives us an update.

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Across The Blue Ridge #12 - Women In String Bands

8:07pm March 19, 2016

We continue our Women's History Month celebration with some great leading and supporting women in old time and bluegrass band settings. Bluegrass star Alison Krauss kicks things off, leading a

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Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals performed "Come Down" at NPR Music's SXSW 2016 showcase.

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Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals, 'Come Down' (Live At SXSW 2016)

5:48pm March 19, 2016

by Benjamin Naddaff-Hafrey

.Paak got up close and personal with the packed house at Stubb's during this banger.

Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals performed "The Waters" at NPR Music's SXSW 2016 showcase.

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Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals, 'The Waters' (Live At SXSW 2016)

5:47pm March 19, 2016

by Benjamin Naddaff-Hafrey

Watch the SoCal R&B star rip through one of the more traditional hip-hop tracks from Malibu.

Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals performed "Green Light" at NPR Music's SXSW 2016 showcase.

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Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals, 'Green Light' (Live At SXSW 2016)

5:46pm March 19, 2016

by Benjamin Naddaff-Hafrey

Watch .Paak begin his SXSW concert backstage before stepping into the spotlight.

Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals performed "The Season/Carry Me" at NPR Music's SXSW 2016 showcase.

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Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals, 'The Season/Carry Me' (Live At SXSW 2016)

5:46pm March 19, 2016

by Benjamin Naddaff-Hafrey

.Paak and his live band perform a raucous rendition of Malibu's lead single.

Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals performed "Miss Right" at NPR Music's SXSW 2016 showcase.

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Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals, 'Miss Right' (Live At SXSW 2016)

5:44pm March 19, 2016

by Benjamin Naddaff-Hafrey

"You're all sexy," .Paak assured the audience. "So don't be afraid to groove."

Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals performed "Put Me Thru" at NPR Music's SXSW 2016 showcase.

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Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals, 'Put Me Thru' (Live At SXSW 2016)

5:43pm March 19, 2016

by Benjamin Naddaff-Hafrey

On this Motown-tinged tune, .Paak does double-duty on the drums and vocals.

Anderson .Paak at SXSW 2016.

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Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals, 'Am I Wrong' (Live At SXSW 2016)

5:43pm March 19, 2016

by Benjamin Naddaff-Hafrey

.Paak strikes a heavy groove on arguably the best song from his new LP, Malibu.