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Nilüfer Yanya's Miss Universe is due out March 22 on ATO.

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First Listen: Nilüfer Yanya, 'Miss Universe'

2:25pm March 14, 2019

by Joshua Bote

Given the stylistic twists and turns she's taken over the course of her brief career, it's hard to believe that the critically lauded Nilüfer Yanya is only just now poised to release her debut album.

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Laoise Has An Ear For Sweet Synthesizers

1:27pm March 14, 2019

A chat with the Irish up-and-comer inside Whelan's of Wexford Avenue, one of Dublin's most famous pubs and music venues.

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Pillows Queens Makes Spirited Pop Punk

1:12pm March 14, 2019

The Dublin four-piece band sings clever lyrics in loud and proud Irish accents.

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Gregory Alan Isakov On Mountain Stage

11:43am March 14, 2019

by Adam Harris

Farming by day and creating at night is the process that inspired Isakov's latest album, Evening Machines. Listen to the live set on Mountain Stage.

Cautious Clay at the Tiny Desk Family Hour at the Central Presbyterian Church in Austin, TX.

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All Songs Considered's 'Wow' Moments From SXSW 2019

7:41pm March 13, 2019

Cut through the noise at this year's SXSW music festival with our daily highlight reel.

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Gaelynn Lea performs at the Tiny Desk Family Hour at Central Presbyterian Church in Austin, TX during the SXSW 2019 music festival.

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Tiny Desk Family Hour: Gaelynn Lea

6:22pm March 13, 2019

by Stephen Thompson

The former Tiny Desk Contest winner brought the crowd to its collective feet.

David Keenan sits with a statue of the beloved Irish writer and poet Brendan Behan along the Royal Canal in Dublin.

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David Keenan, A Young Singer With An Old Poet's Soul

5:12pm March 13, 2019

During World Cafe's Sense Of Place trip to Dublin, we grab a seat by the water to hear the Irish singer-songwriter perform gorgeous songs on acoustic guitar.

Ember is one of the featured artists this week on The Thistle & Shamrock.

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The Thistle & Shamrock: Welsh Roots

4:50pm March 13, 2019

On this week's The Thistle & Shamrock, acoustic roots sounds from Cerys Matthews, Ffynnon and Ember swell with splendor.

From left: Shy Beast, Helado Negro and Jonathan Something.

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Station Breaks: The Best New Songs From NPR Music Stations

4:03pm March 13, 2019

Our second-ever Station Breaks features a wholesome serenade from Holy Pinto, a high-octane boogie rock from Quaker City Night Hawks and Sierra Ferrell's quirky and dark love testimonial.

Marcus King Band (David McClister), Bonnie Bishop (Jason Lee Denton), Cedric Burnside (Abraham Rowe)

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Watch The Marcus King Band, Bonnie Bishop, Cedric Burnside And More Live From SXSW

1:19pm March 13, 2019

by Rich McKie

Guitar virtuoso Marcus King, Nashville singer-songwriter Bonnie Bishop and Grammy-nominated bluesman Cedric Burnside are just a few of the 30 artists performing live at WMOT's 895 Sessions in Austin.