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March 21, 2012 – The pianist performs contemporary takes on Bach's Goldberg Variations in the NPR studio

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March 16, 2012 – Paddy Maloney and his gang are joined by The Low Anthem in front of a spirited studio audience.

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March 7, 2012 – The sultry duo comes to life with compelling lyrics and expert banjo playing in this live session. KCRW

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March 7, 2012 – Singer James Mercer gives a tour of his studio and performs a song from his band's new album. OPB

February 23, 2012 – The New York-based mini-orchestra play material that blurs the lines between pop and classical. WNYC

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February 21, 2012 – The Oregon-based band showed off their unique indie pop meets canciones mix in this performance. opbmusic

February 20, 2012 – Even after nearly 20 years on the road, Nada Surf plays with the vigor and vitality of a new band. KEXP

February 15, 2012 – From Michael Jackson to Lana del Rey, Penguin Prison put its breadth of style on full display. KCRW

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February 14, 2012 – The Puerto Rican garage-rockers kick out the jams with 'Ciudad,' a gritty ode to San Juan. KEXP

February 14, 2012 – Seattle's otherworldly hip-hop group brings their hypnotic, battering low end beats to KEXP. KEXP

February 7, 2012 – The Seattle hip-hop duo embody the rare combination of thoughtful and fun to KEXP's Street Sounds. KEXP

February 7, 2012 – The band masterfully mixes classical and electronic sounds to accompany its dark, riveting vocals. KEXP

February 2, 2012 – One of the world's foremost jazz trumpeters delights with two masterful performances of standards. KVIX

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February 1, 2012 – The prolific singer-songwriter and storyteller gives an energetic, spontaneous studio performance. KCRW

January 31, 2012 – Welch and her frequent collaborator, David Rawlings, share songs from The Harrow & The Harvest. WFUV

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