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Judy Collins shares live stories on 'Spellbound'

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World Cafe Words and Music Podcast

Judy Collins shares live stories on 'Spellbound'

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In our conversation, Judy shares some of those stories, talks about her songwriting process and the advice she's gotten from some of her very well-known songwriter friends.

Judy Collins on World Cafe

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Stephen Stills & Judy Collins' 'Everybody Knows' Cover Closes A Bittersweet Circle

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Stephen Stills & Judy Collins' 'Everybody Knows' Cover Closes A Bittersweet Circle

Half a century ago, they were a folk-rock power couple. Now they reunite with a tribute to the late Leonard Cohen.

Stephen Stills & Judy Collins, 'Everybody Knows'

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Judy Collins And Friends Trade Verses (And Inspiration)

Judy Collins' new album, Strangers Again, finds the timeless pop singer teaming up with a dozen different duet partners. Brad Trent/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Judy Collins And Friends Trade Verses (And Inspiration)

Collins teams with a dozen duet partners on the new Strangers Again — and though her voice sounds clear as ever, she's now channeling half a century of experience. She speaks with NPR's Scott Simon.

Judy Collins And Friends Trade Verses (And Inspiration)

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Recordings That Made Waves: The Songs That Saved The Whales

By the 1960s, humpback whales and other whale species had been hunted extensively, sometimes to the point of near extinction. Then a recording of humpback whale songs helped shift public opinion on the hunting of all whale species. Luis Robayo/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Recordings That Made Waves: The Songs That Saved The Whales

In the mid-1960s, a biologist discovered the beauty of humpback whale songs. But his recordings weren't just academic — they were woven into popular music, and they kicked off an entire movement.

Recordings That Made Waves: The Songs That Saved The Whales

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Guest DJ: Simone Dinnerstein

Pianist Simone Dinnerstein has a passion for rhythmically free musical lines. Lisa Marie Mazzucco/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Deceptive Cadence

Guest DJ: Simone Dinnerstein

The mild-mannered pianist is fiercely devoted to expressing rhythmical freedom in the musical line. Hear her pick favorite recordings by artists who share her aesthetic.

Guest DJ: Simone Dinnerstein

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Judy Collins On World Cafe

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Judy Collins On World Cafe

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The legendary singer-songwriter visits World Cafe Live to share songs and stories, including several new tunes from her latest album, Paradise.

Judy Collins On World Cafe

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