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Ellie Goulding.

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February 22, 2013 – The U.K. singer performs stripped-down versions of her global pop hits and talks about her image. WXPN

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Merengue musician Wilfrido Vargas.

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February 21, 2013 – Grammy-winning Latin music producer Aaron Levinson explores the many facets of this rhythmic style.

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Camper Van Beethoven.

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February 21, 2013 – The band's new album, La Costa Perdida, explores its California roots and midlife nostalgia. WXPN

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Erin McKeown.

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February 20, 2013 – McKeown's new Manifestra is a self-released, fan-funded album of personal and political folk-rock. WXPN

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Sera Cahoone.

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February 19, 2013 – The singer-songwriter plays a few warmly charming songs from her latest album, Deer Creek Canyon. WXPN

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Foxygen.

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February 18, 2013 – Hear the psychedelic pop duo play songs from its second album. WXPN

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Pickwick.

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February 18, 2013 – Hear two new tracks from neo-soul group Pickwick's upcoming album, Can't Talk Medicine. WXPN

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Bat For Lashes.

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February 15, 2013 – Hear British multi-instrumentalist Natasha Khan play songs from her latest album, The Haunted Man. WXPN

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Aaron Neville.

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February 14, 2013 – Hear the R&B legend play a few songs from My True Story, his new album of doo-wop covers. WXPN

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Brian Eno.

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February 11, 2013 – The innovative composer, producer and musician discusses his latest album of ambient music, Lux.

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John Murry.

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February 11, 2013 – Hear two dark, deep, alluring rock 'n' roll songs from Murry's debut album, The Graceless Age. WXPN

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A.C. Newman.

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February 7, 2013 – Hear The New Pornographers' singer play songs from his latest solo album, Shut Down the Streets. WXPN

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The Amazing.

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February 6, 2013 – Hear the Swedish folk-rock supergroup play songs from its latest album, Gentle Stream. WXPN

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Tinariwen at Mali's Festival in the Desert.

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February 5, 2013 – Hear organizer Chris Nolan discuss the decision to postpone the Mali-based festival this year. WXPN

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Trey Anastasio

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February 4, 2013 – Listen to an in-depth interview with the lead singer of the beloved jam-rock band Phish. WXPN

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