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Stories By A Contributing Writer Published On NPR.org That Contain Plagiarism

11:01am October 29, 2015

These 10 stories originally appeared in the classical section of NPR.org's music site. They were removed because unattributed words or phrases in them matched those in previously published sources.

A scene from Darlingside's new video for "God of Loss"

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First Watch: Darlingside, 'God of Loss'

9:18am October 29, 2015

by Bob Boilen

This video is an extraordinary work of art done with paper and light, paired perfectly with the harmonies of the band Darlingside and a song inspired Arundhati Roy's novel The God of Small Things.

Auntie Flo's Theory Of Flo comes out Nov. 6.

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Songs We Love: Auntie Flo Feat. Poppy Ackroyd & Richard Thair, 'For Mihaly'

9:03am October 29, 2015

by Piotr Orlov

A melancholy track about living in the moment from fine purveyors of globally minded house music.

Bill Ryder-Jones' new album, West Kirby County Primary, comes out Nov. 6.

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First Listen: Bill Ryder-Jones, 'West Kirby County Primary'

11:03pm October 28, 2015

by Mike Katzif

The former Coral frontman's songs ache with the resignation of someone still searching for answers. Remarkably, these songs sway with a light touch, with melodies that feel lived-in and singable.

Floating Points' new album, Elaenia, comes out Nov. 6.

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First Listen: Floating Points, 'Elaenia'

11:03pm October 28, 2015

by Piotr Orlov

A slice of ambient, psychedelic-jazz dance music from one of the London club scene's top producers. There are only hints of vocals, and the ones that do appear aren't used in the service of language.

Carla Morrison's new album, Amor Supremo, comes out Nov. 6.

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First Listen: Carla Morrison, 'Amor Supremo'

11:03pm October 28, 2015

by Felix Contreras

The Mexican singer-songwriter crafts a sublime and captivating representation of her lyrical gifts. Throughout Amor Supremo, she expands her sound by couching subtle springs in electronics.

Old Dominion's new album, Meat And Candy, comes out Nov. 6.

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First Listen: Old Dominion, 'Meat And Candy'

11:03pm October 28, 2015

by Jewly Hight

The fast-rising country band brings first-rate craftsmanship to one of popular music's abiding themes: savoring fleeting pleasures.

An Alpine Symphony, by Richard Strauss, depicts a dawn to dusk climb up a mountain.

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Richard Strauss' Musical Mountain Climb

10:41pm October 28, 2015

by Tom Huizenga

Marking the 100th anniversary of An Alpine Symphony, take a guided tour through Strauss' evocative music with conductor Semyon Bychkov and author David Hurwitz as trail guides.

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Music Review: 'Oh My Goodness,' Donnie Fritts

5:17pm October 28, 2015

For over 40 years, Donnie Fritts has been a musician, an actor and a songwriter. Music reviewer Meredith Ochs says his latest album, Oh My Goodness, contributes to an Americana legacy that continues to inspire.

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A scene from Des Ark's new video for the song "Snake Stuff."

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First Watch: Des Ark, 'Snake Stuff'

5:14pm October 28, 2015

by Kate Drozynski

Sweet and strong, the song and its video find magic in the ordinary.