Adele
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Adele artist page: interviews, features and/or performances archived at NPR Music
Concerts
February 17, 2011 In a three-song set at the NPR Music offices, the U.K. pop star showcases her brilliant voice.
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February 4, 2011 Hear a live performance from the British singer-songwriter at WXPN's World Cafe Live.
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January 16, 2009 Hear the successful young English singers perform live in concert from WXPN in Philadelphia.
Studio Sessions
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December 29, 2011 Hear the sensational vocalist perform songs from her acclaimed albums, 19 and 21.
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September 11, 2008 Adele's coming-of-age album, 19, weaves pop, soul and beautiful introspection.
October 5, 2008 The young singer, one of the hottest pop acts in the U.K., talks about her debut album, 19.
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July 24, 2008 Adele tells the story of her exciting career and sings in a bluesy voice in this session from WFUV.
Interviews & Profiles
January 15, 2012 Tedder has crafted smash singles for Adele and Beyonce, as well as for his band, OneRepublic.
February 16, 2011 The British singer says her love affair with music started with a happy accident in a record store.
February 8, 2008 Young, female singer-songwriters like Adele and Duffy have found success on the U.K. charts.
News
February 13, 2012 Appoggiaturas, which are similar to grace notes, create strong emotions, says a music psychologist.
February 13, 2012 Adele won six awards, including Record, Album and Song of the Year, and Foo Fighters won five.
January 6, 2012 The British singer propped up the music industry with the best-selling album and single of the year.
November 6, 2011 How do singers get to the point where they need an operation on their vocal cords?
September 5, 2011 Adele's monster hit came out in November, but it found huge success as remix bait once summer hit.
July 20, 2011 Who should win the 2011 Mercury Prize? Give this year's nominees a listen and pick your favorite.
June 3, 2011 The very young pop stars of the moment play older to circumvent the racial boundaries of genre.
February 8, 2008 Young, female singer-songwriters like Adele and Duffy have found success on the U.K. charts.
Reviews
March 9, 2011 Rock critic Ken Tucker says Adele's second album, 21, effectively showcases her powerful voice.
January 1, 2011 A preview of forthcoming albums by R.E.M., Iron and Wine, James Blake, Adele and Wye Oak.
December 28, 2010 "Don't underestimate the things that I will do," Adele sings in "Rolling in the Deep." Good advice.
More Stories
December 28, 2011 Listen to Bob Boilen's favorite songs of the year, from Cults to Caveman and Milagres to M83.
December 20, 2011 Fresh Air's critic looks back on a fruitful year and lists his favorite music releases of 2011.
December 5, 2011 The list of our 50 favorite albums of the year includes Adele and more artists from A to B.
November 18, 2011 Adele's rich and powerful voice is on display in the artist's new concert film.
August 9, 2011 This week, All Songs Considered looks at three and a half years of live music at the NPR offices.
June 14, 2011 The All Songs gang pauses to look at 2011's biggest surprises, best new artists and more (so far).
June 14, 2011 The list of our 25 favorite albums of the year so far includes Adele and more artists from A to B.
February 15, 2011 This week on All Songs Considered, the members of Seattle's Fleet Foxes break a three-year silence.
February 6, 2011 The stories the 22-year-old British singer tells are familiar. But her voice is a force of nature.
