NPR Music: WFUV http://api.npr.org/query?id=1039&orgId=393&output=RSS&apiKey=MDAxOTYxMjg2MDEyMjEyNDM1NjIyYmMwNw010 Listen to new music, live concerts and studio sessions from WFUV on NPR Music. Copyright 2008 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.9 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 17:59:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Music http://api.npr.org/query?id=1039&orgId=393&output=RSS&apiKey=MDAxOTYxMjg2MDEyMjEyNDM1NjIyYmMwNw010 Trey Anastasio At The Newport Folk Festival At the Newport Folk Festival, former Phish guitarist Trey Anastasio took the "folk challenge" and went completely solo for one of the first times in his career. He played songs from both his solo albums and Phish's long discography to an ecstatic audience. Thu, 18 Sep 2008 17:59:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93243293&ft=1&f=1039 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93243293&ft=1&f=1039 At the Newport Folk Festival, former Phish guitarist Trey Anastasio took the "folk challenge" and went completely solo for one of the first times in his career. He played songs from both his solo albums and Phish's long discography to an ecstatic audience.

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]]> Joseph Arthur: Acoustic 'Temporary People' Joseph Arthur is a versatile and prolific rocker. In addition to playing music, his humanitarian efforts have helped bring art, music and more to children in Northern Uganda refugee camps. For all his sterling credentials, Arthur remains easygoing and casual in this session on WFUV. Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:27:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94755695&ft=1&f=1039 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94755695&ft=1&f=1039 Joseph Arthur is a versatile and prolific rocker. In addition to playing music, his humanitarian efforts have helped bring art, music and more to children in Northern Uganda refugee camps. For all his sterling credentials, Arthur remains easygoing and casual in this session on WFUV.

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]]> A3: From 'The Sopranos' To Joy Division The band formerly known as Alabama 3 strips down its roots-meets-dance sound with just two acoustic guitars and voices. The trio plays and talks about its <em>Sopranos</em> success song and plays a country death ballad version of Joy Division's "Love Will Tear Us Apart." Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:49:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94285417&ft=1&f=1039 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94285417&ft=1&f=1039 The band formerly known as Alabama 3 strips down its roots-meets-dance sound with just two acoustic guitars and voices. The trio plays and talks about its Sopranos success song and plays a country death ballad version of Joy Division's "Love Will Tear Us Apart."

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]]> The Hold Steady: A Band In Its Prime On the eve of the release of its latest album, <em>Stay Positive</em>, The Hold Steady stopped by the WFUV studios for a performance and interview. The group blasted through four new songs with the confidence and urgency of a band at its best. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:13:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93830048&ft=1&f=1039 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93830048&ft=1&f=1039 On the eve of the release of its latest album, Stay Positive, The Hold Steady stopped by the WFUV studios for a performance and interview. The group blasted through four new songs with the confidence and urgency of a band at its best.

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]]> Stephen And Damian Marley At The Newport Folk Festival When all the electricity in Newport, R.I., went out, Stephen Marley's emcee proudly announced that their generator stage was one of the few places in the town still wired. Sharing both the stage and their songs &mdash; including one by their father &mdash; brothers Stephen and Damian Marley tag-teamed a celebratory concert at the Newport Folk Festival. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:52:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93714767&ft=1&f=1039 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93714767&ft=1&f=1039 When all the electricity in Newport, R.I., went out, Stephen Marley's emcee proudly announced that their generator stage was one of the few places in the town still wired. Sharing both the stage and their songs — including one by their father — brothers Stephen and Damian Marley tag-teamed a celebratory concert at the Newport Folk Festival.

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]]> Alejandro Escovedo: Better Than Ever Since the early '90s, Escovedo's solo albums have quietly cast him as an artist of note. He's come a long way since his bands Rank And File and True Believers, which both looked at roots-rock music in new ways yet only achieved cult status. Slowly but surely, Escovedo is getting his due. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 10:27:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93370102&ft=1&f=1039 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93370102&ft=1&f=1039 Since the early '90s, Escovedo's solo albums have quietly cast him as an artist of note. He's come a long way since his bands Rank And File and True Believers, which both looked at roots-rock music in new ways yet only achieved cult status. Slowly but surely, Escovedo is getting his due.

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]]> Gillian Welch At The Newport Folk Festival Welch and her musical partner David Rawlings filled the Newport air with their gorgeous harmonies throughout this sunny Sunday-afternoon set. They cherry-picked from the whole catalog, but fans were also treated to three brand-new songs, including a cover of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash's "Jackson." Sun, 03 Aug 2008 17:25:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93242896&ft=1&f=1039 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93242896&ft=1&f=1039 Welch and her musical partner David Rawlings filled the Newport air with their gorgeous harmonies throughout this sunny Sunday-afternoon set. They cherry-picked from the whole catalog, but fans were also treated to three brand-new songs, including a cover of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash's "Jackson."

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]]> Calexico At The Newport Folk Festival Calexico played a cinematic set to the Newport Folk Festival crowd Sunday. Which makes sense, given that Jim James of My Morning Jacket joined Calexico on stage for "Goin' to Acapulco," the song they performed together in the Bob Dylan biopic <em>I'm Not There</em>. Sun, 03 Aug 2008 16:54:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93242290&ft=1&f=1039 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93242290&ft=1&f=1039 Calexico played a cinematic set to the Newport Folk Festival crowd Sunday. Which makes sense, given that Jim James of My Morning Jacket joined Calexico on stage for "Goin' to Acapulco," the song they performed together in the Bob Dylan biopic I'm Not There.

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]]> Brandi Carlile At The Newport Folk Festival Brandi Carlile lit the Newport stage on fire with her voice &mdash; a voice that can rip right through the soul as quickly as it can soothe it. Carlile and her band tore through her small catalog, and surprised the audience with a tribute to Newport Folk Festival alum Johnny Cash. Sun, 03 Aug 2008 16:42:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93242110&ft=1&f=1039 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93242110&ft=1&f=1039 Brandi Carlile lit the Newport stage on fire with her voice — a voice that can rip right through the soul as quickly as it can soothe it. Carlile and her band tore through her small catalog, and surprised the audience with a tribute to Newport Folk Festival alum Johnny Cash.

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]]> Willy Mason At The Newport Folk Festival At 24, Mason already sounds like a withered man. Accompanied by a musical-saw player and members of his family on stage, he opened Sunday's Newport Folk Festival in a somber mood. But a sweet moment came when Mason invited his parents &mdash; local to the area &mdash; on stage and lightened up the set just before noon. Sun, 03 Aug 2008 16:35:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93241983&ft=1&f=1039 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93241983&ft=1&f=1039 At 24, Mason already sounds like a withered man. Accompanied by a musical-saw player and members of his family on stage, he opened Sunday's Newport Folk Festival in a somber mood. But a sweet moment came when Mason invited his parents — local to the area — on stage and lightened up the set just before noon.

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]]> She & Him At The Newport Folk Festival Technical difficulties didn't deter M. Ward and Zooey Deschanel from plugging on ahead, even if that meant plugging in an electric guitar instead of an acoustic guitar. And then Newport's infamous rain came down hard. But that didn't stop them, either, nor did it prevent special guest appearances by Jim James and Becky Stark. Sat, 02 Aug 2008 17:40:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93227690&ft=1&f=1039 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93227690&ft=1&f=1039 Technical difficulties didn't deter M. Ward and Zooey Deschanel from plugging on ahead, even if that meant plugging in an electric guitar instead of an acoustic guitar. And then Newport's infamous rain came down hard. But that didn't stop them, either, nor did it prevent special guest appearances by Jim James and Becky Stark.

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]]> Jim James At The Newport Folk Festival The solo sets of Jim James have become somewhat of a hushed spectacle, the kind that leaves a person spellbound for days afterward. Performing with just an acoustic guitar and a little help from M. Ward, the bearded singer practically hypnotized the audience with his stunning voice. Sat, 02 Aug 2008 17:36:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93227478&ft=1&f=1039 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93227478&ft=1&f=1039 The solo sets of Jim James have become somewhat of a hushed spectacle, the kind that leaves a person spellbound for days afterward. Performing with just an acoustic guitar and a little help from M. Ward, the bearded singer practically hypnotized the audience with his stunning voice.

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]]> Steve Earle At The Newport Folk Festival Right from the beginning, Steve Earle openly channeled the spirit of Woody Guthrie, noting that we need him now more than ever. Out of all the artists at the Newport Folk Festival, Earle's invocation is arguably the most appropriate &mdash; he would have fit in well at the festival's inception. Sat, 02 Aug 2008 17:12:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93226876&ft=1&f=1039 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93226876&ft=1&f=1039 Right from the beginning, Steve Earle openly channeled the spirit of Woody Guthrie, noting that we need him now more than ever. Out of all the artists at the Newport Folk Festival, Earle's invocation is arguably the most appropriate — he would have fit in well at the festival's inception.

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]]> Jakob Dylan At The Newport Folk Festival With a small backing band, Jakob Dylan came to the Newport Folk Festival armed with not only songs from his first solo album, <em>Seeing Things</em>, but also music from the entire Wallflowers catalog. Sat, 02 Aug 2008 15:18:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93224500&ft=1&f=1039 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93224500&ft=1&f=1039 With a small backing band, Jakob Dylan came to the Newport Folk Festival armed with not only songs from his first solo album, Seeing Things, but also music from the entire Wallflowers catalog.

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]]> Newport Folk Festival 2008 The Newport Folk Festival moved well beyond just folk music in 2008, with a lineup that included the likes of Jim James (of My Morning Jacket), Calexico, and She & Him. NPR.org webcast live performances from these acts and more on Aug. 2-3. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:57:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92917127&ft=1&f=1039 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92917127&ft=1&f=1039 The Newport Folk Festival moved well beyond just folk music in 2008, with a lineup that included the likes of Jim James (of My Morning Jacket), Calexico, and She & Him. NPR.org webcast live performances from these acts and more on Aug. 2-3.

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