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Favorite Sessions

James Vincent McMorrow, 'Rising Water' (Live)

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January 5, 2017 • The singer-songwriter performs a song from his latest album, We Move, live for KCRW.

Review: James Vincent McMorrow, 'We Move'

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Review: James Vincent McMorrow, 'We Move'

August 25, 2016 • A dewy Irishman with a falsetto-flecked voice, McMorrow gives himself an impressive makeover on a stylistically adventurous new album.

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

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World Cafe

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

July 20, 2016 • Hear music from Cass McCombs, Blood Orange, Dawg Yawp and more in July's playlist of public radio favorites.

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All Songs TV

James Vincent McMorrow, 'Cavalier'

October 31, 2013 • After releasing his mostly acoustic debut in 2010, Irish singer James Vincent McMorrow was afraid of getting pegged a folk artist. His follow-up album takes an entirely different and unexpected turn.

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Favorite Sessions

James Vincent McMorrow, 'Cavalier' (Live)

KCRW

March 20, 2014 • On a day when Americans and others celebrate Irish heritage, Morning Becomes Eclectic welcomed falsetto-voiced Irishman James Vincent McMorrow to the studio. Watch him perform a new song, "Cavalier."

New Mix: Sleigh Bells, Omar Souleyman, Blood Orange, More

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All Songs Considered

New Mix: Sleigh Bells, Omar Souleyman, Blood Orange, More

October 15, 2013 • On this edition of All Songs Considered, we spotlight musical discoveries, including Syrian dance-jam singer Omar Souleyman, singer-songwriter James Vincent McMorrow and the brash pop of Sleigh Bells.

New Mix: Sleigh Bells, Omar Souleyman, Blood Orange, More

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Tiny Desk

James Vincent McMorrow: Tiny Desk Concert

August 25, 2011 • The Irish songwriter has one of the most arresting voices of any young singer you're likely to hear this year. See McMorrow give an intimate acoustic performance at the NPR Music offices.

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World Cafe

James Vincent McMorrow On World Cafe

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March 1, 2011 • The up-and-coming singer-songwriter didn't pick up the guitar until he was 19. Hear McMorrow talk about making the switch from being a hardcore drummer to a folk singer.

James Vincent McMorrow On World Cafe

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James Vincent McMorrow On 'World Cafe: Next'

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World Cafe

James Vincent McMorrow On 'World Cafe: Next'

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October 11, 2010 • The Irish singer-songwriter recently released his debut album, Early in the Morning, on Vagrant Records. Hear two songs from that album, selected by World Cafe host David Dye.

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