Sharon Jones
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Sharon Jones
Sharon Jones artist page: interviews, features and/or performances archived at NPR Music
Concerts
May 31, 2011 Jones' energy, control and on-stage confidence are liable to blow away anyone who surrounds her.
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August 1, 2010 One of the most self-assured stage performers in the business, Jones performs live in Newport, R.I.
March 17, 2010 The soul sensation appeared on NPR Music's showcase at Stubb's in Austin, Texas, on March 17.
May 28, 2009 Musicians like Bon Iver, David Byrne and Feist help fight AIDS in a historic benefit concert.
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December 14, 2007 Hear the funky throwback perform a concert from WXPN and the Fillmore at the TLA in Philadelphia.
Studio Sessions
March 15, 2010 View a behind-the-scenes photo gallery of the band recording its new album, I Learned the Hard Way.
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March 10, 2008 Hear the funky throwback in a performance and interview from WXPN.
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February 12, 2008 Part gospel soul-stirrer, part James Brown disciple, Jones performs a high-energy session on KEXP.
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January 10, 2008 Hear the "queen of funk" and her back-up band in an interview and performance from WFUV.
Interviews & Profiles
May 7, 2010 Jones and bassist Gabriel Roth discuss the Brooklyn band's style and songwriting methods.
September 2, 2008 Soul may be a full-fledged style of music or just a flavor, but it's always going to be in the mix.
November 28, 2007 Jones and bandleader Gabriel Roth talk about their soulful sound and inimitable live show.
October 25, 2007 Sharon Jones latest CD is "100 Days, 100 Nights."
Discover Songs
June 29, 2010 See the Top 20 albums of the year to date, as selected by NPR listeners.
March 28, 2010 Hear I Learned the Hard Way in its entirety here until its release on April 6.
March 1, 2010 We celebrate Chopin's 200th with an impromptu, plus music from Owen Pallett, Pantha du Prince, more.
October 24, 2007 Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings ratchet up the soulful intensity on "100 Days, 100 Nights."
October 12, 2007 Host Bob Boilen looks at some of the most anticipated CDs coming out before the end of the year,...
Reviews
October 24, 2007 Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings ratchet up the soulful intensity on "100 Days, 100 Nights."
October 9, 2007 New records from Band of Horses, Kid Rock, Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings and Deana Carter.
More Stories
May 7, 2013 Sharon Jones, whose new album comes out August 6, pours her heart out on a new song, "Retreat."
