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Clockwise from upper left: Missy Elliott, Mount Eerie, Sampha, Young Fathers

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New Mix: Missy Elliott, Sampha, Mount Eerie, Young Fathers, More

11:38am January 31, 2017

This episode of All Songs Considered covers the very ends of spectrum, from carefree celebration to soul-baring sadness. Hear new tracks by Missy Elliott, Mount Eerie, Young Fathers, and more.

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"When I first started writing songs, I used my music as a vehicle for words, because that's what my childhood songwriting heroes seemed to do." James Toth wrote the music first for Clipper Ship.

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Viking's Choice: Wooden Wand, 'Mexican Coke'

10:30am January 31, 2017

by Lars Gotrich

Wooden Wand's new album, Clipper Ship, flips James Toth's songwriting process: music first, lyrics second. It's produced genteel, impressionistic music that can stand on its own.

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Bob Dylan's New Triple Album Reimagines The Classics

9:38am January 31, 2017

by Bob Boilen

Bob Dylan continues his love for the Great American Songbook with a new album of classic songs called Triplicate. Listen to him singing "I Could Have Told You," first recorded by Sinatra in 1954.

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Song Premiere: Nick Hakim, 'Bet She Looks Like You'

9:37am January 31, 2017

by Andrew Flanagan

The young, gifted soul singer, who caught our attention two years ago with a pair of EPs, returns with the lead single from his forthcoming full-length, Green Twins.

John Wetton performing with ASIA on September 25, 2014 in Morristown, New Jersey.

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John Wetton Of King Crimson And Asia Dies At 67

9:29am January 31, 2017

by Andrew Flanagan

The prog-rock singer, bassist and songwriter's death was announced Tuesday in a message from his former Asia bandmate Carl Palmer.

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From The Critic's Desk: A Preview Of 2017 In Jazz

11:30pm January 30, 2017

by NPR Staff

Jazz critic Nate Chinen and Jazz Night In America's Christian McBride discuss a few of this year's hotly anticipated albums, including new work by Miguel Zenón and Kevin Eubanks.

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World Cafe Next: Tash Sultana

6:39pm January 30, 2017

by David Dye

Want to see the 21-year-old Aussie sensation when she comes to the U.S. next month? Maybe next time — she's already sold out this tour. Hear two songs.

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Chris Thile & Brad Mehldau's new duo album is out now.

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Chris Thile And Brad Mehldau On World Cafe

6:26pm January 30, 2017

by David Dye

The mandolin virtuoso and renowned pianist have connected over a shared love of improvisation and disregard of genre.

Ty Segall's new self-titled album is out now.

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Ty Segall On World Cafe

6:06pm January 30, 2017

by Talia Schlanger

The prolific and unpredictable rocker has just released a new, self-titled album. Hear a conversation and live performance.

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With New Hire, Facebook Looks To Strengthen Its Relationship To Music

4:57pm January 30, 2017

by Andrew Flanagan

The social network giant has a spotty track record when it comes to integrating music, but the arrival of Tamara Hrivnak signals a major change in its approach.