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Sarah Jarosz On Mountain Stage

August 26, 2021 • Revisit a classic Mountain Stage performance by the Americana singer-songwriter.

Sarah Jarosz On Mountain Stage

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Tiny Desk Playlist: 2021 Grammy Winners Who've Stopped By The Tiny Desk, Vol. 2

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Tiny Desk Playlist: 2021 Grammy Winners Who've Stopped By The Tiny Desk, Vol. 2

March 15, 2021 • The Tiny Desk space — both at the D.C. office and now in our (home) concert series — has been host to several Grammy winners over the last 13 years.

Hear Live Performances From All Five 'Best Americana Album' Grammy Nominees

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World Cafe

Hear Live Performances From All Five 'Best Americana Album' Grammy Nominees

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March 12, 2021 • Hear live recordings of songs from all of the artists up for best Americana album this Sunday: Lucinda Williams, Marcus King, Hiss Golden Messenger, Courtney Marie Andrews and Sarah Jarosz.

Courtney Marie Andrews On World Cafe

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Best Music Of 2020

The 100 Best Songs Of 2020 (Nos. 80-61)

December 3, 2020 • Think of these 100 songs (Nos. 80-61 here) as a silver linings playlist for the worst year of our collective lives.

Hear World Cafe Interviews With 12 Of This Year's Grammy Nominees

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Hear World Cafe Interviews With 12 Of This Year's Grammy Nominees

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November 25, 2020 • In advance of Sunday night, get acquainted (or re-acquainted) with the artists and albums nominated this year.

Black Pumas On World Cafe

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On 'Up In The Clouds,' Sarah Jarosz Adjusts To Staying Still

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Morning Edition Song Project

On 'Up In The Clouds,' Sarah Jarosz Adjusts To Staying Still

November 25, 2020 • The Americana artist's new song, written for Morning Edition's Song Project, is about having to hit the brakes on life after years in constant motion.

On 'Up In The Clouds,' Sarah Jarosz Adjusts To Staying Still

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Sarah Jarosz Stays Home And Explores A New 'World'

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Sarah Jarosz Stays Home And Explores A New 'World'

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September 21, 2020 • On her new album, World on the Ground, Sarah Jarosz explores the real and imaginary characters of her hometown.

Sarah Jarosz On World Cafe

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Hear A New Song From Sarah Jarosz, Plus Her Sourdough Baking Recommendations

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Our Daily Breather

Hear A New Song From Sarah Jarosz, Plus Her Sourdough Baking Recommendations

May 15, 2020 • In Our Daily Breather, we ask writers and artists to recommend ways to find calm in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. Sarah Jarosz has been baking sourdough bread.

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First Listen

Review: I'm With Her, 'See You Around'

February 8, 2018 • Aoife O'Donovan, Sarah Jarosz and Sara Watkins pool their feminine insights for a beguiling trio album.

Songs We Love: Sarah Jarosz, 'House Of Mercy'

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Songs We Love: Sarah Jarosz, 'House Of Mercy'

May 23, 2016 • The folk and bluegrass artist takes a big, bold step, writing darker, more mature material. With stylized images of her bare skin, the video reads like an exploration beyond previous comfort zones.

House Of Mercy

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The Top 10 Folk And Americana Albums Of 2013

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Best Music Of 2013

The Top 10 Folk And Americana Albums Of 2013

Folk Alley

December 21, 2013 • It was a banner year for the acoustic guitar. NPR Music partner Folk Alley presents the best the genre had to offer.

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Mountain Stage

Sarah Jarosz On Mountain Stage

December 10, 2013 • Regarded as one of the most exciting performers in roots music, Jarosz continues to embrace her bluegrass background while incorporating other influences. Hear the multi-instrumentalist perform.

Sarah Jarosz On Mountain Stage

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Sarah Jarosz: Tiny Desk Concert

December 7, 2013 • All polished young pros, Jarosz, fiddler Alex Hargreaves and cellist Nathaniel Smith breezed into the NPR Music offices to knock us out with a careful mix of technical proficiency and poppy warmth.

Sarah Jarosz: Tiny Desk Concert

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Heavy Rotation: Download 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing

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Heavy Rotation: Download 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing

November 11, 2013 • Download two handfuls of our favorite new songs, including music by British producer Tourist., German pop act Claire, New York City dance duo Holy Ghost!, rapper Jean Grae, punk-pop trio Upset, fiddle prodigy Sarah Jarosz and more.

Heavy Rotation: Download 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing

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Newport Folk Festival

Sarah Jarosz, Live In Concert

August 27, 2013 • Sarah Jarosz was still in high school when she signed her record deal, and she released her debut album shortly thereafter, but the versatile bluegrass star seemed to emerge fully formed in her music.

Sarah Jarosz, Live In Concert

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World Cafe

Sarah Jarosz On World Cafe

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July 12, 2011 • Hear a live performance by the young bluegrass-inspired singer-songwriter.

Sarah Jarosz On World Cafe

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Concerts

Sarah Jarosz, In Concert

WFUV

June 3, 2011 • The young bluegrass star made a special performance at The Living Room in New York City. The event was hosted by WFUV's John Platt.

Sarah Jarosz, In Concert

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Sarah Jarosz: Redefining The Sound Of Bluegrass

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Music Interviews

Sarah Jarosz: Redefining The Sound Of Bluegrass

May 16, 2011 • With her moody, clear-toned voice and use of unique instrumentation, Jarosz blends the traditional and modern sounds of bluegrass with a collage of influences.

Sarah Jarosz: Redefining The Sound Of Bluegrass

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First Listen: Sarah Jarosz, 'Follow Me Down'

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First Listen: Sarah Jarosz, 'Follow Me Down'

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May 1, 2011 • The bluegrass prodigy follows her successful debut album by changing direction. The new Follow Me Down, out May 17, incorporates new sounds and a couple of unexpected covers.

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Sarah Jarosz: Newport Folk 2010

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July 31, 2010 • Sarah Jarosz has been playing music for less than a decade, but think of it another way: that's still roughly half her life.

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Music Interviews

A Bluegrass Debutante, A High School Graduate

June 13, 2009 • Sarah Jarosz, 18, emerged on the bluegrass scene as a prodigal mandolinist, banjo player and guitarist — and recently, a singer-songwriter. In between math classes, she's managed to cut her debut album, Song Up In Her Head.

A Bluegrass Debutante, A High School Graduate

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