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Arthur Buck On World Cafe

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Arthur Buck On World Cafe

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Performing with different techniques, Joseph Arthur and Peter Buck of R.E.M. come together for a mesmerizing performance.

Arthur Buck On World Cafe

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Music Interviews

Joseph Arthur: Nonstop Rock

Joseph Arthur has had a busy 2008. The singer-songwriter and painter has released four EPs and one full-length album, Temporary People, this year alone. Arthur talks about his new releases, his music style and the differences between music and painting.

Joseph Arthur: Nonstop Rock

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Joseph Arthur: Acoustic 'Temporary People'

WFUV On-Air: Music Discovery Starts Here

Joseph Arthur is a versatile and prolific rocker. In addition to playing music, his humanitarian efforts have helped bring art, music and more to children in Northern Uganda refugee camps. For all his sterling credentials, Arthur remains easygoing and casual in this session on WFUV.

Joseph Arthur in Studio on WFUV 7/1/08

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Concerts

Joseph Arthur In Concert

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Singer-songwriter Joseph Arthur has always followed an unconventional career path: The Grammy-nominated performer long ago began prolifically self-releasing his albums, many of which bear his own paintings as cover art. Hear Arthur perform live in concert from WXPN and World Café Live in Philadelphia.

Joseph Arthur In Concert

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Music Reviews

Joseph Arthur: 'Our Shadows Will Remain'

Musician Joseph Arthur's fourth full-length CD, Our Shadows Will Remain, is sure to garner critical acclaim and add to Arthur's league of loyal fans. Music critic Christian Bordal recently caught a live performance of Arthur in Los Angeles, and shares his impression of the musician and his stage presence.

Joseph Arthur: 'Our Shadows Will Remain'

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Joseph Arthur On Mountain Stage

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Joseph Arthur On Mountain Stage

Though he appears solo in this live performance on the campus of West Virginia University in Morgantown, Arthur uses a variety of looping machines to give the impression of a full band.

Joseph Arthur On Mountain Stage

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Joseph Arthur In Concert

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Joseph Arthur In Concert

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The songwriter and visual artist recently released his eighth album, The Graduation Ceremony. Hear Arthur perform songs from the record live during a midday show at WXPN in Philadelphia.

Joseph Arthur In Concert

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World Cafe

Joseph Arthur: Not 'Much To Hide'

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Singer-songwriter Joseph Arthur has always followed an unconventional career path: The Grammy-nominated performer long ago began prolifically self-releasing his albums, many of which bear his own paintings as cover art. Hear Arthur in a session from WXPN.

Joseph Arthur in Studio on World Cafe 12/11/08

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Joseph Arthur: Ethereal Elegance

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Arthur's music is driven by simple melodies and soaring vocal harmonies. Each song has its own driving force — a wistful backup groove, a driving guitar riff or Arthur's own mournful voice. His music sounds heavily influenced by R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe and Coldplay's Chris Martin, but the inspiration may not be one-sided.

Joseph Arthur: Ethereal Elegance

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