Studio Sessions http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1103&ft=1&f=1103 Musicians perform and discuss their work in the studios of NPR and NPR Music station partners. Live music sessions, interviews, and the best new songs in rock, pop, folk, classical, jazz, blues, urban, and world music. Watch video sessions. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Fri, 17 May 2013 14:59:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Studio Sessions http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1103&ft=1&f=1103 yes Rudresh Mahanthappa On Piano Jazz Mahanthappa brings an explosive blend of jazz and South Indian classical music to the studio. Fri, 17 May 2013 14:59:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/17/184783995/rudresh-mahanthappa-on-piano-jazz?ft=1&f=1103 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/17/184783995/rudresh-mahanthappa-on-piano-jazz?ft=1&f=1103 Mahanthappa brings an explosive blend of jazz and South Indian classical music to the studio. no Mahanthappa brings an explosive blend of jazz and South Indian classical music to the studio.

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]]> Frightened Rabbit On World Cafe The Scottish rock band performs punchy, driving anthems from its latest album, <em>Pedestrian Verse</em>. Fri, 17 May 2013 15:07:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/17/184797936/frightened-rabbit-on-world-cafe?ft=1&f=1103 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/17/184797936/frightened-rabbit-on-world-cafe?ft=1&f=1103 The Scottish rock band performs punchy, driving anthems from its latest album, <em>Pedestrian Verse</em>. no The Scottish rock band performs punchy, driving anthems from its latest album, Pedestrian Verse.

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]]> Joshua Bell And Jeremy Denk On 'Song Travels' Connect the dots between classical music and standards with the dynamic violin-and-piano duo. Fri, 17 May 2013 13:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/04/20/151032478/joshua-bell-and-jeremy-denk-on-song-travels?ft=1&f=1103 http://www.npr.org/2012/04/20/151032478/joshua-bell-and-jeremy-denk-on-song-travels?ft=1&f=1103 Connect the dots between classical music and standards with the dynamic violin-and-piano duo. no Connect the dots between classical music and standards with the dynamic violin-and-piano duo.

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]]> Liza Minnelli On 'Song Travels' The Broadway star and actress says that songs "punctuate your emotions throughout your life." Minnelli joins her good friend and<em> Song Travels</em> host Michael Feinstein for an enlightening discussion of her life and the evolution of her approach to song. Fri, 17 May 2013 11:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/11/152509717/liza-minnelli-on-song-travels?ft=1&f=1103 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/11/152509717/liza-minnelli-on-song-travels?ft=1&f=1103 The Broadway star and actress says that songs "punctuate your emotions throughout your life." Minnelli joins her good friend and<em> Song Travels</em> host Michael Feinstein for an enlightening discussion of her life and the evolution of her approach to song. no The Broadway star and actress says that songs "punctuate your emotions throughout your life." Minnelli joins her good friend and Song Travels host Michael Feinstein for an enlightening discussion of her life and the evolution of her approach to song.

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]]> Grady Tate On Piano Jazz Grady Tate began his jazz career as a much-celebrated drummer, backing such icons as Wes Montgomery, Ella Fitzgerald, and Quincy Jones. Tate has since traded in his skins for a microphone at center stage, where he delivers smooth and soulful baritone vocals. With pianist John di Martino, Tate sings "Everybody Loves My Baby" and "Where Do You Start." Fri, 17 May 2013 09:27:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/08/03/104700016/grady-tate-on-piano-jazz?ft=1&f=1103 http://www.npr.org/2012/08/03/104700016/grady-tate-on-piano-jazz?ft=1&f=1103 Grady Tate began his jazz career as a much-celebrated drummer, backing such icons as Wes Montgomery, Ella Fitzgerald, and Quincy Jones. Tate has since traded in his skins for a microphone at center stage, where he delivers smooth and soulful baritone vocals. With pianist John di Martino, Tate sings "Everybody Loves My Baby" and "Where Do You Start." no Grady Tate began his jazz career as a much-celebrated drummer, backing such icons as Wes Montgomery, Ella Fitzgerald, and Quincy Jones. Tate has since traded in his skins for a microphone at center stage, where he delivers smooth and soulful baritone vocals. With pianist John di Martino, Tate sings "Everybody Loves My Baby" and "Where Do You Start."

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]]> Latin Roots: Son Jarocho Jasmine Garsd introduces a melancholy, mischievous genre from the port city of Veracruz, Mexico. Thu, 16 May 2013 16:49:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/16/182869886/latin-roots-son-jarocho?ft=1&f=1103 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/16/182869886/latin-roots-son-jarocho?ft=1&f=1103 Jasmine Garsd introduces a melancholy, mischievous genre from the port city of Veracruz, Mexico. 0 no Jasmine Garsd introduces a melancholy, mischievous genre from the port city of Veracruz, Mexico.

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]]> Sallie Ford & The Sound Outside On World Cafe The Portland band's raw, bluesy rockabilly sound shines on its latest album, <em>Untamed Beast</em>. Thu, 16 May 2013 16:29:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/16/184484631/sallie-ford-the-sound-outside-on-world-cafe?ft=1&f=1103 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/16/184484631/sallie-ford-the-sound-outside-on-world-cafe?ft=1&f=1103 The Portland band's raw, bluesy rockabilly sound shines on its latest album, <em>Untamed Beast</em>. 1393 no The Portland band's raw, bluesy rockabilly sound shines on its latest album, Untamed Beast.

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]]> Savages: Elegant Brutality, Rendered Anything But Silent The British post-punk band makes its American radio debut at KEXP in Seattle. Luckily, cameras are rolling for these four blistering songs from Savages' debut album, <em>Silence Yourself</em>. Thu, 16 May 2013 13:16:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/184349634/savages-elegant-brutality-rendered-anything-but-silent?ft=1&f=1103 http://www.npr.org/event/music/184349634/savages-elegant-brutality-rendered-anything-but-silent?ft=1&f=1103 The British post-punk band makes its American radio debut at KEXP in Seattle. Luckily, cameras are rolling for these four blistering songs from Savages' debut album, <em>Silence Yourself</em>. no The British post-punk band makes its American radio debut at KEXP in Seattle. Luckily, cameras are rolling for these four blistering songs from Savages' debut album, Silence Yourself.

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]]> RNDM On World Cafe Joseph Arthur and Pearl Jam's Jeff Ament team up for their new album as RNDM, titled <em>Acts</em>. Wed, 15 May 2013 15:53:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/15/184204478/rndm-on-world-cafe?ft=1&f=1103 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/15/184204478/rndm-on-world-cafe?ft=1&f=1103 Joseph Arthur and Pearl Jam's Jeff Ament team up for their new album as RNDM, titled <em>Acts</em>. no Joseph Arthur and Pearl Jam's Jeff Ament team up for their new album as RNDM, titled Acts.

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]]> Bonnie 'Prince' Billy & Dawn McCarthy On World Cafe The singers perform classic Everly Brothers tunes from their new album, <em>What the Brothers Sang</em>. Tue, 14 May 2013 13:47:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/14/183900383/bonnie-prince-billy-dawn-mccarthy-on-world-cafe?ft=1&f=1103 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/14/183900383/bonnie-prince-billy-dawn-mccarthy-on-world-cafe?ft=1&f=1103 The singers perform classic Everly Brothers tunes from their new album, <em>What the Brothers Sang</em>. no The singers perform classic Everly Brothers tunes from their new album, What the Brothers Sang.

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]]> Jim James On World Cafe The My Morning Jacket singer performs songs from the soulful <em>Regions of Light and Sound of God</em>, his first solo release under his own name, and discusses an accident that left him bedridden. Mon, 13 May 2013 14:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/13/176334945/jim-james-on-world-cafe?ft=1&f=1103 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/13/176334945/jim-james-on-world-cafe?ft=1&f=1103 The My Morning Jacket singer performs songs from the soulful <em>Regions of Light and Sound of God</em>, his first solo release under his own name, and discusses an accident that left him bedridden. no The My Morning Jacket singer performs songs from the soulful Regions of Light and Sound of God, his first solo release under his own name, and discusses an accident that left him bedridden.

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]]> Clive Davis On World Cafe The indefatigable music mogul reflects on his more than six decades in the music industry. Fri, 10 May 2013 15:27:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/10/182867412/clive-davis-on-world-cafe?ft=1&f=1103 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/10/182867412/clive-davis-on-world-cafe?ft=1&f=1103 The indefatigable music mogul reflects on his more than six decades in the music industry. no The indefatigable music mogul reflects on his more than six decades in the music industry.

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]]> Jane Monheit On Piano Jazz Marian McPartland accompanies the vocalist on music from the Gershwins, Duke Ellington and more. Fri, 10 May 2013 12:26:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/10/182860914/jane-monheit-on-piano-jazz?ft=1&f=1103 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/10/182860914/jane-monheit-on-piano-jazz?ft=1&f=1103 Marian McPartland accompanies the vocalist on music from the Gershwins, Duke Ellington and more. no Marian McPartland accompanies the vocalist on music from the Gershwins, Duke Ellington and more.

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]]> Donny McCaslin On Piano Jazz The tenor saxophonist plays "Take the 'A' Train" and "All the Things You Are" with host Jon Weber. Fri, 10 May 2013 11:55:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/10/182857258/donny-mccaslin-on-piano-jazz?ft=1&f=1103 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/10/182857258/donny-mccaslin-on-piano-jazz?ft=1&f=1103 The tenor saxophonist plays "Take the 'A' Train" and "All the Things You Are" with host Jon Weber. no The tenor saxophonist plays "Take the 'A' Train" and "All the Things You Are" with host Jon Weber.

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]]> The Slide Brothers On World Cafe The virtuoso pedal-steel band plays songs from its debut album, <em>Robert Randolph Presents The Slide Brothers</em>, and discusses its transition from performing in churches to playing clubs. Thu, 09 May 2013 15:27:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/09/182572870/the-slide-brothers-on-world-cafe?ft=1&f=1103 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/09/182572870/the-slide-brothers-on-world-cafe?ft=1&f=1103 The virtuoso pedal-steel band plays songs from its debut album, <em>Robert Randolph Presents The Slide Brothers</em>, and discusses its transition from performing in churches to playing clubs. no The virtuoso pedal-steel band plays songs from its debut album, Robert Randolph Presents The Slide Brothers, and discusses its transition from performing in churches to playing clubs.

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