Music Videos http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1110&ft=1&f=1110 Watch new music videos and live NPR studio sessions featuring top musicians. Discover songs and listen online. NPR covers the best pop, rock, urban, jazz, folk, blues, world, and classical music. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Thu, 16 May 2013 13:16:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Music Videos http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1110&ft=1&f=1110 Savages: Elegant Brutality, Rendered Anything But Silent The British post-punk band makes its American radio debut at KEXP in Seattle. Luckily, cameras are rolling for these four blistering songs from Savages' debut album, <em>Silence Yourself</em>. Thu, 16 May 2013 13:16:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/184349634/savages-elegant-brutality-rendered-anything-but-silent?ft=1&f=1110 http://www.npr.org/event/music/184349634/savages-elegant-brutality-rendered-anything-but-silent?ft=1&f=1110 The British post-punk band makes its American radio debut at KEXP in Seattle. Luckily, cameras are rolling for these four blistering songs from Savages' debut album, Silence Yourself.

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]]> Vampire Weekend, Live In Concert Watch the New York band perform a 12-song set, featuring material from its new album, <em>Modern Vampires of the City</em>. For this performance, recorded for KCRW, Vampire Weekend took a night off from a West Coast tour to play for a small audience of eager fans at Apogee's Berkeley Street Studio in Santa Monica. Wed, 15 May 2013 17:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/184040955/vampire-weekend-live-in-concert?ft=1&f=1110 http://www.npr.org/event/music/184040955/vampire-weekend-live-in-concert?ft=1&f=1110 Watch the New York band perform a 12-song set, featuring material from its new album, Modern Vampires of the City. For this performance, recorded for KCRW, Vampire Weekend took a night off from a West Coast tour to play for a small audience of eager fans at Apogee's Berkeley Street Studio in Santa Monica.

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]]> Gregory Porter: A Lion In The Subway In the arts mecca of New York City, subway buskers are often overqualified. But they're not usually world-class jazz singers with the lungs and charisma of old-school soul stars. Accompanied only by a pianist, Porter performs "Be Good (Lion's Song)" on a vintage subway car in downtown Brooklyn. Tue, 14 May 2013 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/182848660/gregory-porter-a-lion-in-the-subway?ft=1&f=1110 http://www.npr.org/event/music/182848660/gregory-porter-a-lion-in-the-subway?ft=1&f=1110 In the arts mecca of New York City, subway buskers are often overqualified. But they're not usually world-class jazz singers with the lungs and charisma of old-school soul stars. Accompanied only by a pianist, Porter performs "Be Good (Lion's Song)" on a vintage subway car in downtown Brooklyn.

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]]> Buddy Miller & Jim Lauderdale: Tiny Desk Concert The veteran country players mix corny humor, musical merrymaking and timeless vocal harmonies. With three songs from their album-length collaboration <em>Buddy and Jim,</em> Miller and Lauderdale perform an endearing set at the NPR Music offices. Mon, 13 May 2013 14:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/183595144/buddy-miller-jim-lauderdale-tiny-desk-concert?ft=1&f=1110 http://www.npr.org/event/music/183595144/buddy-miller-jim-lauderdale-tiny-desk-concert?ft=1&f=1110 The veteran country players mix corny humor, musical merrymaking and timeless vocal harmonies. With three songs from their album-length collaboration Buddy and Jim, Miller and Lauderdale perform an endearing set at the NPR Music offices.

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]]> Sexmob: Live From 92Y Tribeca The quartet specializes in a distinct strain of deconstructionist improvised music: jazz that aims at fun by bouncing off the walls. Led by slide trumpeter Steven Bernstein, the band parties to the themes of spaghetti western film composer Nino Rota. Thu, 09 May 2013 17:45:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/182462927/sexmob-live-from-92y-tribeca?ft=1&f=1110 http://www.npr.org/event/music/182462927/sexmob-live-from-92y-tribeca?ft=1&f=1110 The quartet specializes in a distinct strain of deconstructionist improvised music: jazz that aims at fun by bouncing off the walls. Led by slide trumpeter Steven Bernstein, the band parties to the themes of spaghetti western film composer Nino Rota.

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]]> Boom Tic Boom: Live From 92Y Tribeca A go-to choice for jazz heavies and arena-level singer-songwriters alike, drummer Allison Miller made time to cultivate her own working band in the past few years. Fresh off the band's second studio album, and a tour to support it, she leads her singular quartet in a New York homecoming. Thu, 09 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/180354037/boom-tic-boom-live-from-92y-tribeca?ft=1&f=1110 http://www.npr.org/event/music/180354037/boom-tic-boom-live-from-92y-tribeca?ft=1&f=1110 A go-to choice for jazz heavies and arena-level singer-songwriters alike, drummer Allison Miller made time to cultivate her own working band in the past few years. Fresh off the band's second studio album, and a tour to support it, she leads her singular quartet in a New York homecoming.

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]]> Cayucas: Sunlight In Song Form Sitting poolside on a picnic table under the blazing California sun, the band performs its bittersweet single "High School Lover" with only an acoustic guitar and light percussion for accompaniment. The result is pure sunshine — a perfect soundtrack to the shimmery leisure that surrounds the band on all sides. Thu, 09 May 2013 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/182252333/cayucas-sunlight-in-song-form?ft=1&f=1110 http://www.npr.org/event/music/182252333/cayucas-sunlight-in-song-form?ft=1&f=1110 Sitting poolside on a picnic table under the blazing California sun, the band performs its bittersweet single "High School Lover" with only an acoustic guitar and light percussion for accompaniment. The result is pure sunshine — a perfect soundtrack to the shimmery leisure that surrounds the band on all sides.

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]]> KCRW Presents: Hanni El Khatib The L.A. guitarist's take on rock is equal parts dive bars and skateboards. In this performance on KCRW's <em>Morning Becomes Eclectic</em>, he showcases the doo-wop-inspired single "Penny," from his latest album, <em>Head in the Dirt</em>. Wed, 08 May 2013 13:57:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/182014019/kcrw-presents-hanni-el-khatib?ft=1&f=1110 http://www.npr.org/event/music/182014019/kcrw-presents-hanni-el-khatib?ft=1&f=1110 The L.A. guitarist's take on rock is equal parts dive bars and skateboards. In this performance on KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic, he showcases the doo-wop-inspired single "Penny," from his latest album, Head in the Dirt.

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]]> Mudhoney Really Hates 'Chardonnay' One of the most revered bands in the rock underground spends two minutes taking on the world's most popular white wine. Watch Mark Arm and his band perform a short-but-sour punk-rock rant about Chardonnay. Tue, 07 May 2013 15:22:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/181639110/mudhoney-really-hates-chardonnay?ft=1&f=1110 http://www.npr.org/event/music/181639110/mudhoney-really-hates-chardonnay?ft=1&f=1110 One of the most revered bands in the rock underground spends two minutes taking on the world's most popular white wine. Watch Mark Arm and his band perform a short-but-sour punk-rock rant about Chardonnay.

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]]> Ólafur Arnalds, Live In Concert How can music be happy and sad at the same time? Listen to Arnalds' work and you'll hear it. This performance at New York City's (Le) Poisson Rouge re-imagines the Icelandic musician's magnificent work with a small orchestra: 28 musicians known as Ensemble LPR, along with guest singer Arnor Dan. Tue, 07 May 2013 10:38:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/180369144/-lafur-arnalds-live-in-concert?ft=1&f=1110 http://www.npr.org/event/music/180369144/-lafur-arnalds-live-in-concert?ft=1&f=1110 How can music be happy and sad at the same time? Listen to Arnalds' work and you'll hear it. This performance at New York City's (Le) Poisson Rouge re-imagines the Icelandic musician's magnificent work with a small orchestra: 28 musicians known as Ensemble LPR, along with guest singer Arnor Dan.

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]]> Nicola Benedetti: Tiny Desk Concert Watch the young violinist spin out music by John Williams and Bach in sweet and soulful tendrils of sound. Wielding a 1717 Gariel Strad worth $10 million, Benedetti performs with warmth and approachable grace that's simply enchanting. Mon, 06 May 2013 14:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/180608832/nicola-benedetti-tiny-desk-concert?ft=1&f=1110 http://www.npr.org/event/music/180608832/nicola-benedetti-tiny-desk-concert?ft=1&f=1110 Watch the young violinist spin out music by John Williams and Bach in sweet and soulful tendrils of sound. Wielding a 1717 Gariel Strad worth $10 million, Benedetti performs with warmth and approachable grace that's simply enchanting.

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]]> KCRW Presents: James Blake The British wunderkind has just returned with a new album of brooding electronic pop songs. Watch Blake and his live band bring "Retrograde" to life at Apogee's Berkeley Street Studio in Santa Monica for a crowd of lucky fans. Wed, 01 May 2013 09:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/180133379/kcrw-presents-james-blake?ft=1&f=1110 http://www.npr.org/event/music/180133379/kcrw-presents-james-blake?ft=1&f=1110 The British wunderkind has just returned with a new album of brooding electronic pop songs. Watch Blake and his live band bring "Retrograde" to life at Apogee's Berkeley Street Studio in Santa Monica for a crowd of lucky fans.

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]]> Tristan Perich On Q2 Music's 'Spaces' The '1-Bit Symphony' composer makes big music with tiny electronics. A visit with the sound, visual and installation artist reveals hundreds of bins — from a carton marked "squeezing tools" (scissors, pliers) to one simply labeled "art." Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:03:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/180038166/tristan-perich-on-q2-musics-spaces?ft=1&f=1110 http://www.npr.org/event/music/180038166/tristan-perich-on-q2-musics-spaces?ft=1&f=1110 The '1-Bit Symphony' composer makes big music with tiny electronics. A visit with the sound, visual and installation artist reveals hundreds of bins — from a carton marked "squeezing tools" (scissors, pliers) to one simply labeled "art."

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]]> Gary Clark Jr.: How To Remember Your Roots It's been a while since the great Austin guitarist qualified as a "local artist." Once you start sharing stages with Eric Clapton and Mick Jagger, you're no longer beholden to a zip code. But Clark still stops by his old public radio station, KUT, every once in a while. Watch him perform "Blak and Blu" and "Bright Lights" on acoustic guitar. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/179873727/gary-clark-jr-how-to-remember-your-roots?ft=1&f=1110 http://www.npr.org/event/music/179873727/gary-clark-jr-how-to-remember-your-roots?ft=1&f=1110 It's been a while since the great Austin guitarist qualified as a "local artist." Once you start sharing stages with Eric Clapton and Mick Jagger, you're no longer beholden to a zip code. But Clark still stops by his old public radio station, KUT, every once in a while. Watch him perform "Blak and Blu" and "Bright Lights" on acoustic guitar.

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]]> Father Figures: Tiny Desk Concert Brash, zany, brainy, scary and danceable, the New York quintet's music mixes rock and jazz like King Crimson at its fiercest. From the moment the band squeaks its first squawk at the NPR Music offices, it's clear that it's about to conjure up an adventure. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/179248184/father-figures-tiny-desk-concert?ft=1&f=1110 http://www.npr.org/event/music/179248184/father-figures-tiny-desk-concert?ft=1&f=1110 Brash, zany, brainy, scary and danceable, the New York quintet's music mixes rock and jazz like King Crimson at its fiercest. From the moment the band squeaks its first squawk at the NPR Music offices, it's clear that it's about to conjure up an adventure.

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