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Marques Toliver's debut album is called Land of CanAan.

May 19, 2013 Toliver's music is anchored by the violin, an instrument that, in a way, chose him.

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Bobby McFerrin's new album is titled Spirityouall.

May 17, 2013 Spirityouall, a collection of old and original spirituals, was influenced by the singer's father.

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Sam Amidon's new album is titled Bright Sunny South.

May 17, 2013 Amidon says the melodies of shape-note hymns are some of the "deepest-seated for me."

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In spite of the robotic persona they've cultivated for years, Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo elected to make the latest Daft Punk album in a real studio, with real musicians.

May 16, 2013 Hear the elusive electronic duo in conversation with All Things Considered's Audie Cornish.

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Vampire Weekend's third album is titled Modern Vampires of the City. Singer Ezra Koenig (far left) says he sees it as the closing chapter of a trilogy.

May 14, 2013 Singer Ezra Koenig says the band's new Modern Vampires of the City is the final part of a trilogy.

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Rudresh Mahanthappa's latest album is Gamak.

May 12, 2013 Rudresh Mahanthappa blends Indian and Western styles, and still makes it rock.

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