Ned Wharton archive
Sunday, November 08, 2009
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Director's Cuts: The 10th Anniversary Edition
November 8, 2009 Liane Hansen isn't the only one celebrating 20 years at Weekend Edition. Director Ned Wharton has been around since Hansen's first music interview, and has been making music recommendations for a decade. He checks up on three artists previously featured on the program.
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Best CDs Of 2008
The 10th Annual CD, Er, MP3 Gift Guide
December 14, 2008 Today's environmental and global financial crises have Weekend Edition's Ned Wharton abuzz. In presenting his yearly music recommendations, he explains how digital downloads make a perfect holiday gift for these times.
Sunday, August 12, 2007
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Americana Artists Tap into Their Roots
August 12, 2007 Popular artists are shaking up traditional Americana music with bold interpretations and musical influences from around the world. Weekend Edition Sunday Music Director Ned Wharton recommends some Americana CDs by Viktor Krauss, Kevin Breit and Harry Manx.
Sunday, February 11, 2007
Sunday, November 26, 2006
Sunday, September 24, 2006
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Animated Sounds for the Younger Set
September 24, 2006 Every once in a while, rockers take a stab at reaching a new generation of listeners, with decidedly mixed results. The movies are a lucrative way into the tween market. Among the artists making music for recent animated films are indie rockers Ben Folds and Paul Westerberg.
Sunday, July 23, 2006
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Director's Cuts: Third Album's A Charm
July 23, 2006 Kaki King and Vienna Teng first performed on Weekend Edition Sunday in 2004. Since then, their musical styles have evolved. Teng's forthcoming album intimately showcases her talent as a pianist and vocalist. King has moved past the acoustic instrumentals of her earlier discs with her latest album, coming in August.
Sunday, May 07, 2006
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The Power of the Human Voice
May 7, 2006 Two new discs from far-flung places that highlight the instrumental power of the human voice: Czechoslovakian crooner Sui Vesan sings in an invented language, and Italian singer Gianmaria Testa's velvety voice belies his day job as a station master for the Italian rail system.
Sunday, February 05, 2006
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Director's Cuts: Grammy Time
February 5, 2006 Weekend Edition Sunday music director Ned Wharton takes a look beyond Mariah and Bono at some Grammy nominated music you might not have heard. Jimmy Sturr's Shake, Rattle and Polka, anyone?
Sunday, November 27, 2005
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Cuing Up the Year's Best Music
November 27, 2005 For the holiday edition, a selection of the year's best music. Choices range from Afro-Celt to Britain's Imogen Heap to the benefit compilation Our New Orleans.
Sunday, September 18, 2005
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Director's Cuts: A Little Retro Action
September 18, 2005 Weekend Edition Sunday music director Ned Wharton reviews some new CDs that harken back to the sound of the '60s: The Greenhornes' East Grand Blues, Iron & Wine's Woman King and Man Alive! by Stephen Stills.
Sunday, June 05, 2005
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A Brief Tour of Summer Music Festivals
June 5, 2005 The summer of 2005 may not go down in history as another Summer of Love, but Woodstock's legacy includes a summertime routine of music festivals across the country. Weekend Edition Sunday music director Ned Wharton lists some of the best bets.
Sunday, March 06, 2005
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Director's Cuts: Listening to Images
March 6, 2005 As music director of Weekend Edition Sunday, NPR's Ned Wharton supervises music continuity for the show and keeps tabs on what's new and noteworthy in the music world. He looks at a pair of CDs designed to be appreciated with visual components.
Sunday, November 28, 2004
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Director's Cuts Music Picks for the Holidays
November 28, 2004 As music director of Weekend Edition Sunday, NPR's Ned Wharton supervises music continuity for the show, keeps tabs on what's new and noteworthy in the music world and produces many of the artist features heard on the program. He offers holiday picks for 2004.
Sunday, October 03, 2004
