You're probably still digesting the best music of 2015, but now that the calendar has officially turned over, it's time to look ahead. To provide a glimpse at some of the highlights 2016 will have to offer, NPR Music's Stephen Thompson recently joined NPR's Michel Martin to survey a few forthcoming albums.
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