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Blues Music Interviews

Produce Bruce Iglauer (left), founder of Alligator Records, works with blues artist Lil' Ed William at Joyride Studios in Chicago.

Watch Alligator Records: Pushing Blues Forward For 40 Years

March 26, 2011 – Founder Bruce Iglauer tells Scott Simon about the history of his label and the future of blues.

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Dr. John will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this month.

Watch Dr. John: From Session Player To New Orleans Funk Legend

March 9, 2011 – The artist, born Mac Rebennack, will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this month.

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First Listen

The British beat-makers shed their electronics in pursuit of a sound designed to translate live.

First Listen: Mount Kimbie, 'Cold Spring Fault Less Youth'

The British beat-makers shed their electronics in pursuit of a sound designed to translate live.

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Hear the elusive electronic duo in conversation with <em>All Things Considered</em>'s Audie Cornish.

Daft Punk On 'The Soul That A Musician Can Bring'

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

A new anthology packs four CDs with music, recorded live or in the studio with bands big and small.

Sarah Vaughan: A New Box Set Revels In Glorious Imperfections

A new anthology packs four CDs with music, recorded live or in the studio with bands big and small.

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

Marques Toliver: An R&B Crooner With Strings Attached

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

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

Sam Amidon: Reshaping An American Folk Tradition

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

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