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Wayne Horvitz: The Pianist And The Poet

2:17pm December 03, 2015

In Seattle, he books a club, teaches college and high-school kids, and leads a lot of different bands. So it makes sense that his new project was inspired by the locally born writer Richard Hugo.

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Bagels And Bongos: The Jewish-Latin Music Connection

12:30pm December 03, 2015

by Jasmine Garsd

With Hanukkah around the corner, Alt.Latino explores the huge influence Jewish musicians have had on Latin music. Yes, that includes a Celia Cruz performance of "Hava Nagila."

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Viking's Choice: Two Inch Astronaut, 'Good Behavior'

10:19am December 03, 2015

by Lars Gotrich

The D.C. post-hardcore band explores its sonic lineage, but sounds as unpredictable and polished (and poppy!) as ever on its forthcoming third album, Personal Life.

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Songs We Love: Prins Thomas, 'B'

9:04am December 03, 2015

by Otis Hart

Inspired by the chill-out music of The Orb and KLF, one of the kings of Norwegian space disco delivers a wonderful slice of psychedelic, electronic ambiance.

Rap Song About Violence In Mexico Strikes Chord With Listeners

5:55pm December 02, 2015

by Monica Ortiz Uribe

A previously unknown musician has produced a new rap song about violence in Mexico that has struck a chord with listeners.

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Wild Child On World Cafe

4:46pm December 02, 2015

The Austin band plays upbeat songs with somber lyrics on its newest album, Fools.

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Adele Returns, With A Restrained, Emotionally Controlled '25'

2:20pm December 02, 2015

by Ken Tucker

Rock critic Ken Tucker discusses the British singer's popularity and her new album, 25. "In a pop world overflowing with singers who want to blow you away, Adele wants to talk with you," he says.

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All Songs Considered: The Year In Music 2015

11:44am December 02, 2015

The year is almost over! Hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton sit down with NPR Music's Ann Powers and Stephen Thompson to look back at the memorable moments and music of 2015.

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Vote For Your Favorite Albums Of 2015

11:29am December 02, 2015

by Robin Hilton

Tell us what your top five albums were in 2015. We'll compile a list of the 25 most popular picks on Dec. 15.

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Scott Fagan On World Cafe

11:15am December 02, 2015

Hear the stories behind a reissue of the singer-songwriter's 1968 debut, South Atlantic Blues.