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All Songs Considered

New Mix: Lucy Dacus, Ben Howard, Cautious Clay, Kelli Scarr & More

March 17, 2021 • Host Bob Boilen shares more songs about finding both light and darkness in life on this week's All Songs Considered, including a devastating new single from Lucy Dacus.

New Mix: Lucy Dacus, Ben Howard, Cautious Clay, Kelli Scarr & More

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All Songs Considered

Kelli Scarr Debuts 'Dangling Teeth'

March 9, 2012 • A singer with an alluring, gentle voice makes a transition from Moby to country on a new album, out in June. Hear the first track from the project now.

Dangling Teeth

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All Songs Considered

Video: Kelli Scarr's "Come Back to Me"

February 12, 2011 • Songstress Kelli Scarr tearjerks her way through a video for the new single from her full-length Piece.

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First Listen: Kelli Scarr, 'Piece'

July 25, 2010 • When Scarr sings, it sounds as if she's singing just for you: She has that whisper, that breath in her voice that feels close to the ear. Close your eyes, and it's as if she's standing next to you. The tasteful production on Piece serves that side of her voice well.

Premiere: Kelli Scarr's Nostalgic 'Driftwood'

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All Songs Considered

Premiere: Kelli Scarr's Nostalgic 'Driftwood'

July 1, 2010 • The singer-songwriter worked with mainly with Moby the last few years, but is about to release her debut solo album Piece. Her track "Driftwood" is available to download here.

Hear 'Driftwood' by Kelli Scarr

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Moby: One Song, Two Days, Three Versions

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Project Song

Moby: One Song, Two Days, Three Versions

May 4, 2010 • Project Song challenges musicians to write and record a song in just two days — and we shoot video of the whole process. Watch Moby and collaborator Kelli Scarr write and record "Gone to Sleep."

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Moby And Kelli Scarr: Tiny Desk Concert

May 4, 2010 • On an early winter's evening, with an acoustic guitar and lyric sheet in hand, Moby and Kelli Scarr strolled up to Bob Boilen's desk and gave a small concert.

Audio-Only: Moby's Tiny Desk Concert With Cover Songs

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