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 Fri, 24 May 2013 16:30:00 -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 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. QOTSA performed <em>...Like Clockwork</em> in its entirety, plus an assortment of older material, in a sold-out show at The Wiltern in Los Angeles. Fri, 24 May 2013 16:30:00 -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. QOTSA performed ...Like Clockwork in its entirety, plus an assortment of older material, in a sold-out show at The Wiltern in Los Angeles.

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]]> Overmountain Men On Mountain Stage The folk group brings a fresh sense of wonder to classic bluegrass sounds. Hear three songs from Overmountain Men, recorded live at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, W.Va. Fri, 24 May 2013 15:03:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/186447694/overmountain-men-on-mountain-stage?ft=1&f=1039 http://www.npr.org/event/music/186447694/overmountain-men-on-mountain-stage?ft=1&f=1039 The folk group brings a fresh sense of wonder to classic bluegrass sounds. Hear three songs from Overmountain Men, recorded live at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, W.Va.

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]]> Kobo Town: A Haunted 'Jukebox' Filled With Caribbean Sounds The Toronto band plays a mix of old-school calypso, ska and West Indian styles. But its new album, <em>Jumbie in the Jukebox, </em>doesn't so much revive classic genres as reinvent them for a new time. Wed, 22 May 2013 16:47:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/22/186058045/kobo-town-a-haunted-jukebox-filled-with-caribbean-sounds?ft=1&f=1039 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/22/186058045/kobo-town-a-haunted-jukebox-filled-with-caribbean-sounds?ft=1&f=1039 The Toronto band plays a mix of old-school calypso, ska and West Indian styles. But its new album, Jumbie in the Jukebox, doesn't so much revive classic genres as reinvent them for a new time.

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]]> The Cocktail Party Guide To Igor Stravinsky Don't know neo-nationalism from neoclassicism? Bone up on the surprisingly multifaceted career of Igor Stravinsky as the 100th anniversary of his iconic <em>Rite of Spring</em> approaches. Fri, 24 May 2013 14:41:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/deceptivecadence/2013/05/24/186443524/the-cocktail-party-guide-to-igor-stravinsky?ft=1&f=1039 http://www.npr.org/blogs/deceptivecadence/2013/05/24/186443524/the-cocktail-party-guide-to-igor-stravinsky?ft=1&f=1039 Don't know neo-nationalism from neoclassicism? Bone up on the surprisingly multifaceted career of Igor Stravinsky as the 100th anniversary of his iconic Rite of Spring approaches.

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]]> Fitz & The Tantrums On World Cafe The group crafts a mix of indie pop and neo-soul on its new album, <em>More Than Just a Dream</em>. Fri, 24 May 2013 14:35:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/24/186434792/fitz-the-tantrums-on-world-cafe?ft=1&f=1039 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/24/186434792/fitz-the-tantrums-on-world-cafe?ft=1&f=1039 The group crafts a mix of indie pop and neo-soul on its new album, More Than Just a Dream.

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]]> What Does It Mean To Listen? Earlier this week, we asked whether people really listen to full albums from start to finish. Most people said yes. But were they really listening to the records, or merely playing every song? Fri, 24 May 2013 13:51:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/allsongs/2013/05/24/186451959/what-does-it-mean-to-listen?ft=1&f=1039 http://www.npr.org/blogs/allsongs/2013/05/24/186451959/what-does-it-mean-to-listen?ft=1&f=1039 Earlier this week, we asked whether people really listen to full albums from start to finish. Most people said yes. But were they really listening to the records, or merely playing every song?

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]]> It's A Process: Mount Kimbie On Making Their New Album The British duo struggled, broke through and got by with a little help from its friends. Fri, 24 May 2013 13:30:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/therecord/2013/05/24/186452608/its-a-process-mount-kimbie-on-making-their-new-album?ft=1&f=1039 http://www.npr.org/blogs/therecord/2013/05/24/186452608/its-a-process-mount-kimbie-on-making-their-new-album?ft=1&f=1039 The British duo struggled, broke through and got by with a little help from its friends.

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]]> Sidney Insists On Stokowski's Stravinsky Fridays are funner with a classical cartoon at noon from Deceptive Cadence. Fri, 24 May 2013 11:56:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/deceptivecadence/2013/05/24/186427822/sidney-insists-on-stokowskis-stravinsky?ft=1&f=1039 http://www.npr.org/blogs/deceptivecadence/2013/05/24/186427822/sidney-insists-on-stokowskis-stravinsky?ft=1&f=1039 Fridays are funner with a classical cartoon at noon from Deceptive Cadence.

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]]> Barbara Carroll On Piano Jazz Pianist and singer Barbara Carroll was host Marian McPartland's second guest during the first season of <em>Piano Jazz</em>. Thirty years later, Carroll makes a return appearance to reminisce with her friend about their experiences at the Hickory House and the Oak Room. Carroll gives a charming performance of "Very Early" and McPartland improvises a musical portrait of her guest. Fri, 24 May 2013 10:32:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/06/01/106463842/barbara-carroll-on-piano-jazz?ft=1&f=1039 http://www.npr.org/2012/06/01/106463842/barbara-carroll-on-piano-jazz?ft=1&f=1039 Pianist and singer Barbara Carroll was host Marian McPartland's second guest during the first season of Piano Jazz. Thirty years later, Carroll makes a return appearance to reminisce with her friend about their experiences at the Hickory House and the Oak Room. Carroll gives a charming performance of "Very Early" and McPartland improvises a musical portrait of her guest.

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]]> Dear Tiny Desk: Miss You In which we consider our relocated desk and miss an old pal. Fri, 24 May 2013 10:11:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2013/05/24/186425069/dear-tiny-desk-miss-you?ft=1&f=1039 http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2013/05/24/186425069/dear-tiny-desk-miss-you?ft=1&f=1039 In which we consider our relocated desk and miss an old pal.

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]]> Igor Stravinsky's 'Rite Of Spring' Counterrevolution Not long after his shocking ballet, the composer branched out into a broad range of styles, ushering in new musical trends far from the violent tone of his iconic <em>Rite of Spring</em>. Fri, 24 May 2013 02:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/deceptivecadence/2013/05/24/186296467/igor-stravinskys-rite-of-spring-counterrevolution?ft=1&f=1039 http://www.npr.org/blogs/deceptivecadence/2013/05/24/186296467/igor-stravinskys-rite-of-spring-counterrevolution?ft=1&f=1039 Not long after his shocking ballet, the composer branched out into a broad range of styles, ushering in new musical trends far from the violent tone of his iconic Rite of Spring.

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]]> Duke Ellington: Highlights Of His Twilight The great composer and bandleader was distraught over the 1967 death of Billy Strayhorn, his songwriting and arranging partner of 28 years. But Ellington took Strayhorn's passing as an impetus, born of necessity, to increase his own productivity. Here are five examples. Thu, 23 May 2013 16:02:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/ablogsupreme/2013/05/23/186303823/duke-ellington-highlights-of-his-twilight?ft=1&f=1039 http://www.npr.org/blogs/ablogsupreme/2013/05/23/186303823/duke-ellington-highlights-of-his-twilight?ft=1&f=1039 The great composer and bandleader was distraught over the 1967 death of Billy Strayhorn, his songwriting and arranging partner of 28 years. But Ellington took Strayhorn's passing as an impetus, born of necessity, to increase his own productivity. Here are five examples.

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]]> Boards Of Canada Share New Video, Song After weeks of anticipation and cryptic messages the Scottish electronic duo finally shares a new song, and an eerie video. Thu, 23 May 2013 15:27:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/allsongs/2013/05/22/186075183/boards-of-canada-share-new-video-song?ft=1&f=1039 http://www.npr.org/blogs/allsongs/2013/05/22/186075183/boards-of-canada-share-new-video-song?ft=1&f=1039 After weeks of anticipation and cryptic messages the Scottish electronic duo finally shares a new song, and an eerie video.

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]]> Georges Moustaki, Who Wrote Songs For Edith Piaf, Dies One of France's most beloved songwriters, Moustaki died Thursday in Nice after a long illness. He was known for infusing French song with sounds from around the world. Thu, 23 May 2013 17:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/therecord/2013/05/23/186323043/georges-moustaki-who-wrote-songs-for-edith-piaf-dies?ft=1&f=1039 http://www.npr.org/blogs/therecord/2013/05/23/186323043/georges-moustaki-who-wrote-songs-for-edith-piaf-dies?ft=1&f=1039 One of France's most beloved songwriters, Moustaki died Thursday in Nice after a long illness. He was known for infusing French song with sounds from around the world.

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]]> Boy On World Cafe The Swiss-German duo's sweet, honest and enchanting sound shines on its debut album, <em>Mutual Friends</em>. Thu, 23 May 2013 13:19:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/23/186259469/boy-on-world-cafe?ft=1&f=1039 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/23/186259469/boy-on-world-cafe?ft=1&f=1039 The Swiss-German duo's sweet, honest and enchanting sound shines on its debut album, Mutual Friends.

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