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Fred Hersch at his Leaves of Grass performance.

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Fred Hersch And The Art Of Introspection

3:43pm January 19, 2018

by Nate Chinen

We join the pianist at his loft in SoHo to talk about his upbringing in Cincinnati, late-night gigs in New York, his recovery from a coma in 2008, and his adaptation of Walt Whitman's poetry.

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Maddie Medley Has A 'Coming of Age' in Love

2:47pm January 19, 2018

by Bruce Warren

The emerging Nashville singer-songwriter explores the unknown when it comes to filling her heart.

Orquesta Akokan in the stories Areito Studios in Havana, Cuba

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Orquesta Akokán, Echoes Of A Cuban Past Recorded In Havana

11:44am January 19, 2018

by Felix Contreras

New album from Daptone Records recalls the glorious past of Cuban big band music recorded in an historic studio in Havana, Cuba.

First Aid Kit performs at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia. Recorded live for this World Cafe Session.

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First Aid Kit On World Cafe

10:57am January 19, 2018

by Talia Schlanger

Live performance of songs from it's latest album, Ruins, out now.

Impressionism In Art Inspires The Music Of Debussy And Others

9:54am January 19, 2018

The Impressionist painters used light, subtle shading, and a kind of understatement to create beautiful atmospheres.

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Amadou and Mariam perform a Tiny Desk Concert on July 20, 2017 (Claire Harbage/NPR)

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Amadou and Mariam: Tiny Desk Concert

7:02am January 19, 2018

by Bob Boilen

The Malian musicians, who've been playing together for nearly 40 years, bring some of the most lyrical melodies and joyful sounds we've ever had at the Tiny Desk.

Sunny War wanders Venice Beach in her new video for "If I Wasn't Broken."

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Sunny War Wants To Comfort Your Broken Heart On 'If It Wasn't Broken'

9:07pm January 18, 2018

by Bruce Warren

A soothing introspective song set in a colorful Venice Beach scene at sunset where she's become know for street playing.

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New Music To Kick Off Your 2018

8:39pm January 18, 2018

by Felix Contreras

We've already featured some great on the blog — now we add even more great music on the podcast.

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Abhi The Nomad's Marbled comes out Feb. 9.

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Songs We Love: Abhi The Nomad, 'Marbled'

7:08pm January 18, 2018

by Rodney Carmichael

While America debates immigration reform, the Indian-born rapper/singer reflects on his nomadic journey through late-night binges and isolation.

Merrill Garbus and her bandmate Nate Brenner. Tune-Yards' fourth album, I Can Feel You Creep into My Private Life, is out Friday, Jan. 19.

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Tune-Yards' 'Private Life' Is A Public Self-Examination

5:05pm January 18, 2018

Merrill Garbus talks ditching the face paint, learning from the Black Lives Matter movement and acknowledging her platform as a white artist on the new album I Can Feel You Creep into My Private Life.