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Friday November 15, 2019

Sugar, Spice & Rosé On Ice: 30 Introspective Songs For Autumn

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All Songs Considered

Sugar, Spice & Rosé On Ice: 30 Introspective Songs For Autumn

November 15, 2019 • A chilled-out roséwave playlist for morning walks and midday reflections during the sweetness of autumn.

Wednesday October 4, 2017

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World Cafe

World Cafe's Fall Music Fling Playlist

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October 4, 2017 • This all-autumnal playlist is full of tunes for putting an extra blanket on your bed, featuring music from Nick Drake, Ella Fitzgerald and more.

Thursday January 12, 2017

Listen: World Cafe's British Folk-Rock Playlist

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World Cafe

Listen: World Cafe's British Folk-Rock Playlist

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January 12, 2017 • Looking for a companion to Shirley Collins' recent World Cafe session? Try this hour-long set of music by John Renbourn, Fairport Convention and more.

Thursday February 4, 2016

Sidestepper: Richard Blair's Timeless Great Idea

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Sidestepper: Richard Blair's Timeless Great Idea

February 4, 2016 • The Colombian band has a long history of widespread influence and electronically enhanced grooves. Hear the band's founder in a music-filled discussion with Alt.Latino.

Sidestepper: Richard Blair's Timeless Great Idea

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Monday July 27, 2015

Hear Lizz Wright Cover Nick Drake's 'River Man'

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Songs We Love

Hear Lizz Wright Cover Nick Drake's 'River Man'

July 27, 2015 • Covering the elusive Nick Drake is rarely successful, but Lizz Wright's smooth, trumpet-accented version of "River Man" has the right kind of self-possession.

River Man

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Thursday April 18, 2013

What Nick Drake Taught Me About Art And Love

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The Record

What Nick Drake Taught Me About Art And Love

April 18, 2013 • Some music feels so personal, it's hard to think about sharing it with anyone else. A new tribute album of songs by the folk singer Nick Drake (featuring many musicians who themselves hold Drake dear) tests the limits of one critic's ability to share that love.

Sunday April 14, 2013

Nick Drake: 'A Real Musician's Musician'

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Nick Drake: 'A Real Musician's Musician'

April 14, 2013 • The English folk artist died long before his songs found a wide audience. Joe Boyd, who produced two of Drake's three albums, is releasing an album of live performances culled from a series of Nick Drake tribute concerts.

Nick Drake: 'A Real Musician's Musician'

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Wednesday February 6, 2013

Hear Lisa Hannigan Cover Nick Drake For A New Tribute Album

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All Songs Considered

Hear Lisa Hannigan Cover Nick Drake For A New Tribute Album

February 6, 2013 • Veteran producer Joe Boyd says he'd long resisted putting together some sort of tribute album for his late friend, the legendary folksinger Nick Drake. But Boyd finally decided to make one when he realized that the recordings could be captured in a live concert.

Tuesday July 3, 2012

George Harrison's Son, Dhani, El-P, Lawrence Arabia, More

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All Songs Considered

George Harrison's Son, Dhani, El-P, Lawrence Arabia, More

July 3, 2012 • On this edition of All Songs Considered hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton share their picks for this week's essential songs, including new music from rapper El-P, George Harrison's son Dhani, Lawrence Arabia and more.

George Harrison's Son, Dhani, El-P, Lawrence Arabia, More

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Friday September 26, 2008

Music Lists

Five More In 5/4

September 26, 2008 • When it comes to odd time signatures, classics like "Take Five" and the theme to Mission Impossible are excellent places to start. But a small bit of digging turns up many other fantastic, and often lesser known works. Here are a five more songs that successfully employ the 5/4 time signature with great diversity and show how playing in 5 can be used in a variety of approaches and styles.

Sunday November 4, 2007

Favorite Sessions

Christopher O'Riley: Transcribing the Pop World

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November 4, 2007 • The adventurous pianist is a throwback to classical musicians of the past who blurred the line between classical and popular music. O'Riley, inspired by his favorite pop artists such as Radiohead, transforms their songs into intricate piano solos.

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Thursday July 26, 2007

Review

Song Of The Day

'Winter Is Gone,' but a Chill Remains

July 26, 2007 • Nick Drake never bothered with covers on the three albums released in his lifetime. Part of that may have been due to the specific sadness at the core of his music, but the traditional ballad "Winter Is Gone" shows that his melancholy didn't sprout from nowhere.

'Winter Is Gone' by Nick Drake

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Tuesday June 19, 2007

Music

Wedding Day Blues: Finding the Perfect Mix CD

June 19, 2007 • Countless music fans have attempted to craft the perfect mix CD — just the thing to put a soundtrack on special occasions. But an hour of love-themed dinner music for a wedding reception isn't as easy to assemble as it may seem.

Wedding Day Blues: Finding the Perfect Mix CD

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Tuesday June 5, 2007

All Songs Considered

Summer 2007 Music Preview

June 5, 2007 • All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen chats with NPR reviewers Robert Christgau, Meredith Ochs and Will Hermes about the CDs they're most looking forward to this Summer.

Summer 2007 Music Preview

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Thursday April 5, 2007

All Songs Considered

Legendary Producer Joe Boyd Plays DJ

April 5, 2007 • Bob Boilen talks with legendary music producer Joe Boyd about his work with artists like Pink Floyd, Nick Drake and Eric Clapton in the 1960s.

Legendary Producer Joe Boyd Plays DJ

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