Music http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1039&ft=1&f=1039 NPR Music features, streams, live concerts and music news. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Tue, 21 May 2013 16:23:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Music http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1039&ft=1&f=1039 Paula Cole On Mountain Stage The bestselling singer-songwriter gives a stripped-down and intimate performance, recorded live at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, W.Va. Here, Cole plays a few new songs, as well as two of her biggest hits: "I Don't Want to Wait" and "Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?" Tue, 21 May 2013 16:23:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/185792897/paula-cole-on-mountain-stage?ft=1&f=1039 http://www.npr.org/event/music/185792897/paula-cole-on-mountain-stage?ft=1&f=1039 The bestselling singer-songwriter gives a stripped-down and intimate performance, recorded live at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, W.Va. Here, Cole plays a few new songs, as well as two of her biggest hits: "I Don't Want to Wait" and "Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?"

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]]> Pat Metheny And John Zorn: A Vivid Sound World The two artists are known opposites in the world of instrumental music. On Metheny's latest, the jazz guitarist wrings an unexpectedly visual listening experience from Zorn's knotty compositions. Tue, 21 May 2013 16:40:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/21/185824573/pat-metheny-and-john-zorn-a-vivid-sound-world?ft=1&f=1039 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/21/185824573/pat-metheny-and-john-zorn-a-vivid-sound-world?ft=1&f=1039 The two artists are known opposites in the world of instrumental music. On Metheny's latest, the jazz guitarist wrings an unexpectedly visual listening experience from Zorn's knotty compositions.

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]]> Kanye West Stands Alone On his new songs, the rapper points fingers in every direction, including back at himself. Tue, 21 May 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/therecord/2013/05/21/185781341/kanye-west-stands-alone?ft=1&f=1039 http://www.npr.org/blogs/therecord/2013/05/21/185781341/kanye-west-stands-alone?ft=1&f=1039 On his new songs, the rapper points fingers in every direction, including back at himself.

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]]> The National On World Cafe The band plays dour but beautiful songs from its brand-new album, <em>Trouble Will Find Me.</em> Tue, 21 May 2013 09:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/21/185535074/the-national-on-world-cafe?ft=1&f=1039 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/21/185535074/the-national-on-world-cafe?ft=1&f=1039 The band plays dour but beautiful songs from its brand-new album, Trouble Will Find Me.

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]]> Gods And Monsters: 5 Unforgettable Wagner Moments William Berger, author of <em>Wagner Without Fear</em>, guides us through five of his favorite Wagner moments — musical episodes that keep the composer's extraordinary dramas in our lives today. Tue, 21 May 2013 12:06:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/deceptivecadence/2013/05/20/185532142/the-visitor-s-guide-to-wagner-5-unforgettable-moments?ft=1&f=1039 http://www.npr.org/blogs/deceptivecadence/2013/05/20/185532142/the-visitor-s-guide-to-wagner-5-unforgettable-moments?ft=1&f=1039 William Berger, author of Wagner Without Fear, guides us through five of his favorite Wagner moments — musical episodes that keep the composer's extraordinary dramas in our lives today.

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]]> New Music: Mount Kimbie, Laura Mvula, Jagwar Ma, More On this week's <em>All Songs Considered,</em> a musical sampler of styles from around the world. Tue, 21 May 2013 13:39:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/allsongs/2013/05/21/185752876/new-music-mount-kimbie-laura-mvula-jagwar-ma-more?ft=1&f=1039 http://www.npr.org/blogs/allsongs/2013/05/21/185752876/new-music-mount-kimbie-laura-mvula-jagwar-ma-more?ft=1&f=1039 On this week's All Songs Considered, a musical sampler of styles from around the world.

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]]> First Listen Live: Queens Of The Stone Age, '...Like Clockwork' Josh Homme presides over a dense, textured, unpredictable sound that's equal parts mystery, intensity, beauty and bluster. Watch QOTSA perform <em>...Like Clockwork</em> in its entirety, then tackle an assortment of older material, in a sold-out show at The Wiltern in Los Angeles on May 23. Tue, 21 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/185557912/first-listen-live-queens-of-the-stone-age-like-clockwork?ft=1&f=1039 http://www.npr.org/event/music/185557912/first-listen-live-queens-of-the-stone-age-like-clockwork?ft=1&f=1039 Josh Homme presides over a dense, textured, unpredictable sound that's equal parts mystery, intensity, beauty and bluster. Watch QOTSA perform ...Like Clockwork in its entirety, then tackle an assortment of older material, in a sold-out show at The Wiltern in Los Angeles on May 23.

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]]> The National: Falling For 'Graceless' The band performs a special studio session for New York City's WFUV in advance of its new sixth album, <em>Trouble Will Find Me</em>. Watch The National perform "Graceless," live from The Cutting Room Studios in Manhattan. Tue, 21 May 2013 07:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/185548038/the-national-falling-for-graceless?ft=1&f=1039 http://www.npr.org/event/music/185548038/the-national-falling-for-graceless?ft=1&f=1039 The band performs a special studio session for New York City's WFUV in advance of its new sixth album, Trouble Will Find Me. Watch The National perform "Graceless," live from The Cutting Room Studios in Manhattan.

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]]> The Doors' Keyboard Counterpoint Goes Silent: Remembering Ray Manzarek Raised on the South Side, Manzarek brought Chicago sound to L.A.'s beaches with the trailblazing band. He died Monday at age 74. Tue, 21 May 2013 03:15:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/therecord/2013/05/21/185619707/the-doors-keyboard-counterpoint-goes-silent-remembering-ray-manzarek?ft=1&f=1039 http://www.npr.org/blogs/therecord/2013/05/21/185619707/the-doors-keyboard-counterpoint-goes-silent-remembering-ray-manzarek?ft=1&f=1039 Raised on the South Side, Manzarek brought Chicago sound to L.A.'s beaches with the trailblazing band. He died Monday at age 74.

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]]> Ray Manzarek, Founding Member Of The Doors, Dies The keyboardist co-founded the band after meeting Jim Morrison in California. The Doors went on to become one of the most successful rock 'n' roll acts of the 1960s. Manzarek, 74, died in Germany after a long battle with bile duct cancer. Mon, 20 May 2013 18:03:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/20/185608273/ray-manzarek-founding-member-of-the-doors-dies?ft=1&f=1039 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/20/185608273/ray-manzarek-founding-member-of-the-doors-dies?ft=1&f=1039 The keyboardist co-founded the band after meeting Jim Morrison in California. The Doors went on to become one of the most successful rock 'n' roll acts of the 1960s. Manzarek, 74, died in Germany after a long battle with bile duct cancer.

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]]> Aesop Rock And Kimya Dawson Showcase Their Strengths As The Uncluded, the two cancel each other's weaknesses — Dawson gains heft, while Aesop Rock lightens up. Critic Robert Christgau says the collaborative album is almost like two halves of a whole. Mon, 20 May 2013 15:15:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/20/183924031/aesop-rock-and-kimya-dawson-showcase-their-strengths?ft=1&f=1039 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/20/183924031/aesop-rock-and-kimya-dawson-showcase-their-strengths?ft=1&f=1039 As The Uncluded, the two cancel each other's weaknesses — Dawson gains heft, while Aesop Rock lightens up. Critic Robert Christgau says the collaborative album is almost like two halves of a whole.

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]]> Loudon Wainwright III On Mountain Stage The singer-songwriter gives a unique and unexpectedly personal performance, recorded live at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, W.Va. Mon, 20 May 2013 14:56:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/185523584/loudon-wainwright-iii-on-mountain-stage?ft=1&f=1039 http://www.npr.org/event/music/185523584/loudon-wainwright-iii-on-mountain-stage?ft=1&f=1039 The singer-songwriter gives a unique and unexpectedly personal performance, recorded live at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, W.Va.

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]]> Mohammad Reza Shajarian: Tiny Desk Concert Joined by three excellent collaborators, Shajarian gives what amounts to a brief master class in the art of singing. In the course of this love song, titled "Az Eshgh," the Iranian icon unleashes torrents of swooping, soaring, goosebump-inducing sound that's still perfectly controlled at age 73. Mon, 20 May 2013 14:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/185533273/mohammad-reza-shajarian-tiny-desk-concert?ft=1&f=1039 http://www.npr.org/event/music/185533273/mohammad-reza-shajarian-tiny-desk-concert?ft=1&f=1039 Joined by three excellent collaborators, Shajarian gives what amounts to a brief master class in the art of singing. In the course of this love song, titled "Az Eshgh," the Iranian icon unleashes torrents of swooping, soaring, goosebump-inducing sound that's still perfectly controlled at age 73.

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]]> Next: Hanni El Khatib The singer-songwriter combines soul, blues and punk on his blistering new album, <em>Head in the Dirt</em>. Mon, 20 May 2013 13:44:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/20/185515882/next-hanni-el-khatib?ft=1&f=1039 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/20/185515882/next-hanni-el-khatib?ft=1&f=1039 The singer-songwriter combines soul, blues and punk on his blistering new album, Head in the Dirt.

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]]> Dawes: Songs And 'Stories' From Laurel Canyon The newly independent California band plays songs from its new record, <em>Stories Don't End</em>, and singer-songwriter Taylor Goldsmith talks about the inspiration behind the album. Mon, 20 May 2013 13:05:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/20/179223132/dawes-comes-down-from-laurel-canyon-on-new-album?ft=1&f=1039 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/20/179223132/dawes-comes-down-from-laurel-canyon-on-new-album?ft=1&f=1039 The newly independent California band plays songs from its new record, Stories Don't End, and singer-songwriter Taylor Goldsmith talks about the inspiration behind the album.

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