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Robert Plant and Alison Krauss team up again, 14 years later, to 'Raise The Roof'

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Robert Plant and Alison Krauss team up again, 14 years later, to 'Raise The Roof'

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In this session, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss discuss their new album, Raise The Roof, and what they love about working together.

Robert Plant and Alison Krauss on World Cafe

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New Music Friday: The top 7 albums out on Nov. 19

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New Music Friday: The top 7 albums out on Nov. 19

Adele's long-awaited 30 tops NPR Music's picks for the best new albums out this week, along with new ones from Snoop Dogg, Makaya McCraven, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, and more.

New Music Friday: The top 7 albums out on Nov. 19

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Robert Plant On World Cafe

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Robert Plant On World Cafe

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In our interview with Led Zeppelin's lead singer, we talk about the many musical chapters in his life, including his latest album, Carry Fire.

Robert Plant On World Cafe

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New Mix: Julien Baker, Robert Plant, Daughter, METZ, More

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New Mix: Julien Baker, Robert Plant, Daughter, METZ, More

Hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton return after a summer break with essential new tracks, including joyful pop from The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart, warped sounds from Liars and more.

Julien Baker, Robert Plant, METZ, More

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New Mix: Thom Yorke, Robert Plant, Aphex Twin, Trent Reznor, More

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New Mix: Thom Yorke, Robert Plant, Aphex Twin, Trent Reznor, More

On this week's All Songs: We share great new electronic music from Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross' unsettling Gone Girl soundtrack, Thom Yorke and Aphex Twin, plus new music from Robert Plant and more.

New Mix: Thom Yorke, Robert Plant, Aphex Twin, Trent Reznor, More

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Robert Plant Keeps Exploring His Muses

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Robert Plant Keeps Exploring His Muses

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World Cafe host David Dye sits down with the legendary rock-cum-Americana singer to explore Plant's new album, lullaby and... The Ceaseless Roar.

Robert Plant On World Cafe

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The Re-Education Of Robert Plant

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The Re-Education Of Robert Plant

Plant has spent the past half-decade exploring Americana and America itself, traveling through the U.S. and collaborating with roots musicians. Now 66, he's just hoping to stay unpredictable.

The Re-Education Of Robert Plant

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First Listen: Robert Plant, 'Lullaby And... The Ceaseless Roar'

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First Listen: Robert Plant, 'Lullaby And... The Ceaseless Roar'

Plant's 10th solo album lovingly layers elements in ways that mirror memory, creating new constructs from floating shards of the musical past.

lullaby and... The Ceaseless Roar

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New Mix: Robert Plant, Jeff Tweedy, Sarah Jaffe, Sinkane, The Bug, More

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New Mix: Robert Plant, Jeff Tweedy, Sarah Jaffe, Sinkane, The Bug, More

On this week's All Songs Considered: ecstatic dance-rock from The Juan MacLean, premieres from the adventurous producer The Bug, folk-turned-experimental singer Sarah Jaffe, Sinkane and much more.

New Mix: Robert Plant, Jeff Tweedy, Sarah Jaffe, Sinkane, The Bug, More

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Song Premiere: Robert Plant's Bold New Band

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Song Premiere: Robert Plant's Bold New Band

With a new project every few years, including work with Alison Krauss and Patty Griffin, Robert Plant remains vital. A new album, out in September, includes the song "Rainbow." Hear it now.

Listen to Robert Plant's new song, "Rainbow"

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