NPR Topics: Music http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1039&ft=1&f=1039 Listen to new music, podcasts, live concerts and studio sessions. Watch video sessions. Read interviews with musicians and music reviews. NPR covers the best new songs from rock, pop, folk, jazz, urban, world and classical music. Copyright 2010 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Music http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1039&ft=1&f=1039 Obama Celebrates Music From The Civil Rights Movement President Obama and the First Lady host a concert for Black History Month, featuring performances by Bob Dylan, Natalie Cole, Jennifer Hudson, Joan Baez, Smokey Robinson and more. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=123512342&ft=1&f=1039 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=123512342&ft=1&f=1039 President Obama and the First Lady host a concert for Black History Month, featuring performances by Bob Dylan, Natalie Cole, Jennifer Hudson, Joan Baez, Smokey Robinson and more.

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]]> Live Tonight: Gerald Clayton Trio At The Village Vanguard He's the son of a bassist, the nephew of a saxophonist, the neighbor of his bass player and the roommate of his drummer. And now, the graceful, nuanced, 25-year-old pianist is making his debut at the venerable club. Listen live at 9 p.m. ET. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:08:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=123531537&ft=1&f=1039 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=123531537&ft=1&f=1039 He's the son of a bassist, the nephew of a saxophonist, the neighbor of his bass player and the roommate of his drummer. And now, the graceful, nuanced, 25-year-old pianist is making his debut at the venerable club. Listen live at 9 p.m. ET.

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]]> Lil Wayne's Jail Time: All Part Of The Plan Today, a New York judge told the rapper he can't postpone going to jail past March 2nd. He's a star whose influence reaches well beyond the hip-hop world. He's been in a Nike commercial with LeBron James, interviewed by Katie Couric. Even President Obama's mentioned his name—a few times. And he may even represent a new model for rappers who get sent to jail. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:24:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=123505909&ft=1&f=1039 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=123505909&ft=1&f=1039 Today, a New York judge told the rapper he can't postpone going to jail past March 2nd. He's a star whose influence reaches well beyond the hip-hop world. He's been in a Nike commercial with LeBron James, interviewed by Katie Couric. Even President Obama's mentioned his name—a few times. And he may even represent a new model for rappers who get sent to jail.

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]]> Science-Fiction Music: Monsters, Aliens In 'Filk' NASA recently announced that significant amounts of water have been found on the moon, leading to speculation that we might someday populate our orbiting friend. The idea sounds far-fetched, but it's the type of thing science-fiction fans have been dreaming of for many years. In music, stories of space travel and extraterrestrials predate even Tin Pan Alley. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:11:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=122997440&ft=1&f=1039 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=122997440&ft=1&f=1039 NASA recently announced that significant amounts of water have been found on the moon, leading to speculation that we might someday populate our orbiting friend. The idea sounds far-fetched, but it's the type of thing science-fiction fans have been dreaming of for many years. In music, stories of space travel and extraterrestrials predate even Tin Pan Alley.

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]]> Mumford And Sons: London Folk Goes Global After bonding over a shared affinity for country, bluegrass and folk music, Marcus Mumford, Country Winston, Ben Lovett and Ted Dwane began collaborating in 2007, with an enthusiasm that helped land them at the forefront of London's underground folk scene. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:29:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=123497198&ft=1&f=1039 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=123497198&ft=1&f=1039 After bonding over a shared affinity for country, bluegrass and folk music, Marcus Mumford, Country Winston, Ben Lovett and Ted Dwane began collaborating in 2007, with an enthusiasm that helped land them at the forefront of London's underground folk scene.

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]]> Galactic: The Funk Is Always Pushing Forward Blending funk, hip-hop, and jazz sounds, the New Orleans-based band Galactic combines musical genres to create a new sound that they make their own. Critic Ken Tucker says heir newest album <em>Ya-Ka-May</em> is a true rhythmic pleasure. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:56:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=123512515&ft=1&f=1039 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=123512515&ft=1&f=1039 Blending funk, hip-hop, and jazz sounds, the New Orleans-based band Galactic combines musical genres to create a new sound that they make their own. Critic Ken Tucker says heir newest album Ya-Ka-May is a true rhythmic pleasure.

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]]> Jessica Lea Mayfield On Mountain Stage Singer-songwriter Jessica Lea Mayfield of Kent, Ohio, began making music in her family band at the age of 8. By age 15, she had cut <em>White Lies</em>, her first EP of original songs. Since then, Mayfield has attracted the attention of many, including Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:36:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=103319709&ft=1&f=1039 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=103319709&ft=1&f=1039 Singer-songwriter Jessica Lea Mayfield of Kent, Ohio, began making music in her family band at the age of 8. By age 15, she had cut White Lies, her first EP of original songs. Since then, Mayfield has attracted the attention of many, including Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys.

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]]> The Willowz: Long, Flowing Locks Of Rock From chord one at the Cutting Room Studios, the members of The Willowz ripped into each song like it was their last. A never-ending tour schedule keeps the anthem-loving garage-rock band tight in the midst of its freewheeling rock shows. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:14:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=123526468&ft=1&f=1039 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=123526468&ft=1&f=1039 From chord one at the Cutting Room Studios, the members of The Willowz ripped into each song like it was their last. A never-ending tour schedule keeps the anthem-loving garage-rock band tight in the midst of its freewheeling rock shows.

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]]> Unearthing Prokofiev: Rare Works Get NYC Debut When it comes to Prokofiev's music, pianist and Yale University professor Boris Berman is the go-to guy. Along with faculty and student musicians, Berman will present newly discovered pieces by the Soviet composer at New York's Zankel Hall on Tuesday night. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=123493505&ft=1&f=1039 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=123493505&ft=1&f=1039 When it comes to Prokofiev's music, pianist and Yale University professor Boris Berman is the go-to guy. Along with faculty and student musicians, Berman will present newly discovered pieces by the Soviet composer at New York's Zankel Hall on Tuesday night.

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]]> Exclusive First Listen: Local Natives Right from the start, it's clear that <em>Gorilla Manor</em> is a special album. The harmonies grab hold immediately, but there's also a gentleness to the singing. These aren't knockout vocals, but they're sweet, and they serve Local Natives' swaying, graceful songs just right. Hear <em>Gorilla Manor</em> in its entirety for the week leading up to its release. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=123495758&ft=1&f=1039 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=123495758&ft=1&f=1039 Right from the start, it's clear that Gorilla Manor is a special album. The harmonies grab hold immediately, but there's also a gentleness to the singing. These aren't knockout vocals, but they're sweet, and they serve Local Natives' swaying, graceful songs just right. Hear Gorilla Manor in its entirety for the week leading up to its release.

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]]> Dave Holland Announces New Album, Band, Internet New music from Holland is always good news. But today's revelations are great news. Not only is the veteran bassist and composer announcing a new album, <em>Pathways</em>, with a new band, the Dave Holland Octet &mdash; he's also launching a new Web site built with the direct-to-fan platform Topspin. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:10:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/ablogsupreme/2010/02/dave_holland_new_album_band_web_site.html http://www.npr.org/blogs/ablogsupreme/2010/02/dave_holland_new_album_band_web_site.html New music from Holland is always good news. But today's revelations are great news. Not only is the veteran bassist and composer announcing a new album, Pathways, with a new band, the Dave Holland Octet — he's also launching a new Web site built with the direct-to-fan platform Topspin.

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]]> Gumbo, Joie De Vivre And The New Orleans Saints Saxophonist John Ellis is not a football fan. But he does love New Orleans &mdash; he lived there for five years, and still works with musicians from the city. And last night, when he finally grasped that the New Orleans Saints had won the Super Bowl, he cried. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:36:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/ablogsupreme/2010/02/gumbo_joie_de_vivre_new_orleans_saints.html http://www.npr.org/blogs/ablogsupreme/2010/02/gumbo_joie_de_vivre_new_orleans_saints.html Saxophonist John Ellis is not a football fan. But he does love New Orleans — he lived there for five years, and still works with musicians from the city. And last night, when he finally grasped that the New Orleans Saints had won the Super Bowl, he cried.

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]]> Mahalia Jackson: Voice Of The Civil Rights Movement The gospel singer was born about 100 years ago in New Orleans, and when she was 16, she traveled the well-worn path up the Mississippi to Chicago. Beginning in the 1940s, she was one of the first singers to take gospel out of the church, drawing white audiences and selling millions of records. In the process, she inspired generations of singers. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:56:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=123498527&ft=1&f=1039 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=123498527&ft=1&f=1039 The gospel singer was born about 100 years ago in New Orleans, and when she was 16, she traveled the well-worn path up the Mississippi to Chicago. Beginning in the 1940s, she was one of the first singers to take gospel out of the church, drawing white audiences and selling millions of records. In the process, she inspired generations of singers.

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]]> Dessa: Breaking The Rules Of Rap The Minneapolis rapper known as Dessa doesn't have a typical hip-hop profile, but her talent more than compensates. Maggie Wander graduated from college at 20 and then worked as a medical writer. She's an outspoken fan of Jeff Buckley. And, under the name Dessa, Wander just released a terrific hip-hop album called <em>A Badly Broken Code</em>. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:24:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=123496685&ft=1&f=1039 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=123496685&ft=1&f=1039 The Minneapolis rapper known as Dessa doesn't have a typical hip-hop profile, but her talent more than compensates. Maggie Wander graduated from college at 20 and then worked as a medical writer. She's an outspoken fan of Jeff Buckley. And, under the name Dessa, Wander just released a terrific hip-hop album called A Badly Broken Code.

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