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'Portrait of an American Singer' Revives The Memory Of Tennessee Ernie Ford

2:29pm October 22, 2015

by Ken Tucker

Tennessee Ernie Ford was a hugely popular singer in the 1950s and 60s. Now, a new 5-disc boxed set attempts to reintroduce Ford to a new audience. Rock critic Ken Tucker has a review.

Anthony D'Amato in a scene from his new video for "If You're Gonna Build A Wall."

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Anthony D'Amato, 'If You're Gonna Build A Wall'

2:17pm October 22, 2015

by Bob Boilen

Even with a broken finger, guitarist Anthony D'Amato puts together an inspired demo.

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Latin Roots: Calma Carmona

2:02pm October 22, 2015

Hear the soulful Puerto Rican singer, who's opened for Beyoncé, as she performs live for World Cafe.

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Kurt Vile On World Cafe

1:55pm October 22, 2015

The Philadelphia native discusses the making of his new "loner" album, b'lieve i'm goin down, and performs three of its songs.

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Alt.Latino's Horror-Movie Mixtape

1:54pm October 22, 2015

by Jasmine Garsd

Hope you had a light breakfast, because we're set to pump up the music and run for our lives.

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Kirk Knight's new album, Late Night Special, comes out Oct. 30.

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First Listen: Kirk Knight, 'Late Knight Special'

1:41pm October 22, 2015

by Timmhotep Aku

Debut album from Pro Era collective's resident rapper/producer is a guided musical tour through the mind of 19-year-old from Flatbush.

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KCRW Presents: Mew

11:51am October 22, 2015

by Jason Bentley

Watch the Danish dream-rock band perform "Satellites" live in the studio.

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The Thistle & Shamrock: Len Graham

10:37am October 22, 2015

The singer and song collector probes the connections between Scotland, Ireland and Appalachia.

jennylee's new album, right on!, comes out Dec. 11.

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Songs We Love: jennylee, 'never'

9:17am October 22, 2015

by Saidah Blount

Warpaint bassist continues Los Angeles' deep-rooted love affair with the darker side of new wave on her solo single and video

Moufang-Czamanski's Live In Seattle comes out Oct. 30.

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First Listen: Moufang-Czamanski, 'Live In Seattle'

11:04pm October 21, 2015

by DeForrest Brown, Jr.

In this recording from 2013, two of techno's most distinctive musicians use the live stage as a way to surprise and innovate while stretching their improvisational muscles.