NPR Topics: Music Lists http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1107&ft=1&f=1107 Lists of top artists and top songs compiled by musicians, critics, and noted NPR hosts. Listen online and find new songs in rock, pop, folk, jazz, blues, urban, classical, and world music. Watch video sessions. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Music Lists http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1107&ft=1&f=1107 yes In Your Ear: Vegan Chef Bryant Terry Coconut buscuits with Swedish techno, mushroom sauce with jazz and candied pecans with Bjork. In our next installment of "In Your Ear" Chef Bryant Terry, author of "Vegan Soul Kitchen," tells us what's on his playlist while making Thanksgiving dinner. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120816477&ft=1&f=1107 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120816477&ft=1&f=1107 Coconut buscuits with Swedish techno, mushroom sauce with jazz and candied pecans with Bjork. In our next installment of "In Your Ear" Chef Bryant Terry, author of "Vegan Soul Kitchen," tells us what's on his playlist while making Thanksgiving dinner. 197 no Coconut buscuits with Swedish techno, mushroom sauce with jazz and candied pecans with Bjork. In our next installment of "In Your Ear" Chef Bryant Terry, author of "Vegan Soul Kitchen," tells us what's on his playlist while making Thanksgiving dinner.

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]]> Benin's Godfather Of Funk: El Rego The recording scene of 1960s and '70s Benin rivaled that of neighboring Ghana and Nigeria, but its musicians never quite drew the spotlight. Now, European compilers have rediscovered Benin's musical heroes, and El Rego is one of the funkiest. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120313458&ft=1&f=1107 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120313458&ft=1&f=1107 The recording scene of 1960s and '70s Benin rivaled that of neighboring Ghana and Nigeria, but its musicians never quite drew the spotlight. Now, European compilers have rediscovered Benin's musical heroes, and El Rego is one of the funkiest. no The recording scene of 1960s and '70s Benin rivaled that of neighboring Ghana and Nigeria, but its musicians never quite drew the spotlight. Now, European compilers have rediscovered Benin's musical heroes, and El Rego is one of the funkiest.

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]]> Songs For Stuffing: A Thanksgiving Mix Whether you're having turkey, tofurkey, turducken or fish tacos, Thanksgiving is about family, food and the soul-deadening stress of logistics. So here's a mix designed to help you keep your mind on the bonding-fueled feast that justifies it all. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120711823&ft=1&f=1107 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120711823&ft=1&f=1107 Whether you're having turkey, tofurkey, turducken or fish tacos, Thanksgiving is about family, food and the soul-deadening stress of logistics. So here's a mix designed to help you keep your mind on the bonding-fueled feast that justifies it all. no Whether you're having turkey, tofurkey, turducken or fish tacos, Thanksgiving is about family, food and the soul-deadening stress of logistics. So here's a mix designed to help you keep your mind on the bonding-fueled feast that justifies it all.

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]]> Rossini, Riley And Remixes: New Classical CDs From sensuous-sounding Chopin to a radical remix of Terry Riley's <em>IN C</em>, NPR Music's Tom Huizenga and <em>All Things Considered</em> host Guy Raz spin a wide assortment of new classical CDs. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:09:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120614464&ft=1&f=1107 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120614464&ft=1&f=1107 From sensuous-sounding Chopin to a radical remix of Terry Riley's <em>IN C</em>, NPR Music's Tom Huizenga and <em>All Things Considered</em> host Guy Raz spin a wide assortment of new classical CDs. 578 no From sensuous-sounding Chopin to a radical remix of Terry Riley's IN C, NPR Music's Tom Huizenga and All Things Considered host Guy Raz spin a wide assortment of new classical CDs.

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]]> Assessing Decade's 50 Important Recordings Music critic Tom Moon discusses NPR Music's list of "The Decade's 50 Most Important Recordings" &mdash; a roundup of the albums that changed the musical landscape in the last 10 years. Moon is the author of <em>1,000 Recordings to Hear Before You Die</em>. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120583721&ft=1&f=1107 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120583721&ft=1&f=1107 Music critic Tom Moon discusses NPR Music's list of "The Decade's 50 Most Important Recordings" &mdash; a roundup of the albums that changed the musical landscape in the last 10 years. Moon is the author of <em>1,000 Recordings to Hear Before You Die</em>. 348 no Music critic Tom Moon discusses NPR Music's list of "The Decade's 50 Most Important Recordings" — a roundup of the albums that changed the musical landscape in the last 10 years. Moon is the author of 1,000 Recordings to Hear Before You Die.

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]]> In Your Ear: Hip-Hop Justice George Washington University law professor Paul Butler argues that hip hop provides the best ground-level soundtrack of the criminal justice system and its failures. Butler shares what he's listening to his play list for <em>Tell Me More</em> In Your Ear" feature. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120567774&ft=1&f=1107 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120567774&ft=1&f=1107 George Washington University law professor Paul Butler argues that hip hop provides the best ground-level soundtrack of the criminal justice system and its failures. Butler shares what he's listening to his play list for <em>Tell Me More</em> In Your Ear" feature. 246 no George Washington University law professor Paul Butler argues that hip hop provides the best ground-level soundtrack of the criminal justice system and its failures. Butler shares what he's listening to his play list for Tell Me More In Your Ear" feature.

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]]> The 50 Most Important Recordings: A-C <em>All Songs Considered</em>'s list of the 50 most important recordings of the decade begins with composer John Adams and runs through Clap Your Hands Say Yeah. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:47:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120410038&ft=1&f=1107 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120410038&ft=1&f=1107 <em>All Songs Considered</em>'s list of the 50 most important recordings of the decade begins with composer John Adams and runs through Clap Your Hands Say Yeah. no All Songs Considered's list of the 50 most important recordings of the decade begins with composer John Adams and runs through Clap Your Hands Say Yeah.

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]]> The 50 Most Important Recordings: C-J <em>All Songs Considered</em>'s list of the 50 most important recordings of the decade continues with Kelly Clarkson to Jay-Z. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:18:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120409621&ft=1&f=1107 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120409621&ft=1&f=1107 <em>All Songs Considered</em>'s list of the 50 most important recordings of the decade continues with Kelly Clarkson to Jay-Z. no All Songs Considered's list of the 50 most important recordings of the decade continues with Kelly Clarkson to Jay-Z.

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]]> The 50 Most Important Recordings: O-S <em>All Songs Considered</em>'s list of the 50 most important recordings of the decade continues, from OutKast to Sigur Ros. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:11:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120408547&ft=1&f=1107 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120408547&ft=1&f=1107 <em>All Songs Considered</em>'s list of the 50 most important recordings of the decade continues, from OutKast to Sigur Ros. no All Songs Considered's list of the 50 most important recordings of the decade continues, from OutKast to Sigur Ros.

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]]> The 50 Most Important Recordings: S-Z <em>All Songs Considered</em>'s list of the 50 most important recordings of the decade continues, from Britney Spears to Amy Winehouse. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:45:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120400577&ft=1&f=1107 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120400577&ft=1&f=1107 <em>All Songs Considered</em>'s list of the 50 most important recordings of the decade continues, from Britney Spears to Amy Winehouse. no All Songs Considered's list of the 50 most important recordings of the decade continues, from Britney Spears to Amy Winehouse.

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]]> The 50 Most Important Recordings: J-M <em>All Songs Considered</em>'s list of the 50 most important recordings of the decade continues, from Norah Jones to Jason Moran. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:52:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120409149&ft=1&f=1107 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120409149&ft=1&f=1107 <em>All Songs Considered</em>'s list of the 50 most important recordings of the decade continues, from Norah Jones to Jason Moran. no All Songs Considered's list of the 50 most important recordings of the decade continues, from Norah Jones to Jason Moran.

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]]> Director's Cuts: The 10th Anniversary Edition Liane Hansen isn't the only one celebrating 20 years at <em>Weekend Edition</em>. 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. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:44:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120208537&ft=1&f=1107 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120208537&ft=1&f=1107 Liane Hansen isn't the only one celebrating 20 years at <em>Weekend Edition</em>. 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. 370 no 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.

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]]> 50 Great Voices: Help Us Choose In January 2010, NPR will launch a year-long exploration of 50 great voices in recorded history. The series isn't an attempt to catalog the so-called "greatest" singers. Instead, we hope to discover and re-discover awe-inspiring vocalists from around the world and across time. We asked you to nominate artists for the series and we received thousands of options. NPR and a panel of experts are in the process of whittling them down to about 100 singers &mdash; a mix of familiar names and surprising discoveries. Explore some of the nominated voices below, choose five favorites you think should be included in the final 50 and tell us why. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:17:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114013402&ft=1&f=1107 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114013402&ft=1&f=1107 In January 2010, NPR will launch a year-long exploration of 50 great voices in recorded history. The series isn't an attempt to catalog the so-called "greatest" singers. Instead, we hope to discover and re-discover awe-inspiring vocalists from around the world and across time. We asked you to nominate artists for the series and we received thousands of options. NPR and a panel of experts are in the process of whittling them down to about 100 singers &mdash; a mix of familiar names and surprising discoveries. Explore some of the nominated voices below, choose five favorites you think should be included in the final 50 and tell us why. 50 great voices, great voices no In January 2010, NPR will launch a year-long exploration of 50 great voices in recorded history. The series isn't an attempt to catalog the so-called "greatest" singers. Instead, we hope to discover and re-discover awe-inspiring vocalists from around the world and across time. We asked you to nominate artists for the series and we received thousands of options. NPR and a panel of experts are in the process of whittling them down to about 100 singers — a mix of familiar names and surprising discoveries. Explore some of the nominated voices below, choose five favorites you think should be included in the final 50 and tell us why.

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]]> Dolly Parton: Songs We Love Even if you don't care too much for country music, you've got to love Dolly Parton. That hair? That makeup? That roller coaster, with what the Dollywood Web site delicately refers to as "butterfly back-to-back loops"? What's not to like? Here, Parton-friendly NPR staffers offer their thoughts on some of its highlights. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:35:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113940261&ft=1&f=1107 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113940261&ft=1&f=1107 Even if you don't care too much for country music, you've got to love Dolly Parton. That hair? That makeup? That roller coaster, with what the Dollywood Web site delicately refers to as "butterfly back-to-back loops"? What's not to like? Here, Parton-friendly NPR staffers offer their thoughts on some of its highlights. no Even if you don't care too much for country music, you've got to love Dolly Parton. That hair? That makeup? That roller coaster, with what the Dollywood Web site delicately refers to as "butterfly back-to-back loops"? What's not to like? Here, Parton-friendly NPR staffers offer their thoughts on some of its highlights.

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