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From November 11th, 2002:
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Episode 29
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New acoustic music from Youssou N'dour
The African fusion of Mali's Salif Keita
The remastered Nonesuch Explorer Series
Stardust memories of Hoagy Carmichael
A jazz revolution from Django Reinhardt
An All Songs great unknown: Piñataland
An infectious tune from Kim Richey
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Youssou N'Dour is known for his great African dance records. His new CD is more subdued and mostly acoustic.
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Youssou N'Dour
Watch: Tan Bi
from the CD Nothing's In Vain (Nonesuch)
Listen to the audio-only version:
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Listen to an All Things Considered feature on Youssou N'Dour and Salif Keita.
Visit the official Web site for Youssou N'Dour.
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Salif Keita is one of Mali's most popular artists, known for his fusion of traditional African rhythms and melodies with the sounds of Cuba, Spain and the Middle East.
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Salif Keita
Watch: Yamore
from the CD Moffou (Universal)
Listen to the audio-only version:
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Listen to an All Things Considered feature on Youssou N'Dour and Salif Keita.
Listen to a Morning Edition profile of Salif Keita.
Visit the official Web site for Salif Keita.
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The Nonesuch Explorer series, originally released on vinyl in the late '60s and early '70s, was the first to expose the West to what would later be called "world music." The series is now being re-mastered.
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Unknown Artist(s)
Watch: Nhemamusassa
from the CD The Soul of the Mbira (Nonesuch Explorer)
Listen to the audio-only version:
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Listen to a review of this CD from NPR's All Things Considered.
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Hoagy Carmichael is remembered as the author of several timeless classics, including "Lazy River," "Georgia On My Mind," and this unforgettable tune, "Stardust".
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Hoagy Carmichael
Watch: Stardust
from the CD Stardust Melody (RCA/Bluebird)
Listen to the audio-only version:
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Listen to a feature on Hoagy Carmichael from NPR's All Things Considered.
Visit the official Web site for Hoagy Carmichael.
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Django Reinhardt was the first non-American to have a major impact on the development of jazz. Along with Stephan Grappelli on violin, Reinhardt's inimitable acoustic guitar work introduced the idea of jazz without drums or trumpet.
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Django Reinhardt
Watch: Body and Soul
from the CD Django Reinhardt, 1937 (Melodie Jazz Classics)
Listen to the audio-only version:
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Visit a Web site for Django Reinhardt.
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Piñataland describe themselves as "Brooklyn's finest old-world dark oompah orchestrette."
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Piñataland
Watch: 1939
from the CD Songs from the Forgotten Future (Self Produced)
Listen to the audio-only version:
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Visit the official Web site for Piñataland.
There is no purchase information for this album. You can contact the artists by e-mail: dave@pinataland.com.
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Kim Richey got her start writing music for other artists, but with her fourth solo album, Richey is making a name for herself.
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Kim Richey
Watch: Girl In A Car
from the CD Rise (Lost Highway)
Listen to the audio-only version:
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Listen to an interview with Kim Richey.
Visit the official Web site for Kim Richey.
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