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Friday December 31, 2010

Aaron Neville Has 'Been Changed'

Aaron Neville revisits the house where he spent his teen years in uptown New Orleans. Debbie Elliot/NPR hide caption

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Music Interviews

Aaron Neville Has 'Been Changed'

December 31, 2010 • Aaron Neville has been making records for 50 years. His newest recording, I Know I've Been Changed, is a selection of gospel favorites from his childhood.

Aaron Neville Has 'Been Changed'

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Monday August 10, 2009

Summer Song Favorites: 'Ting-A-Ling'

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Summer Song Favorites: 'Ting-A-Ling'

August 10, 2009 • NPR's Melissa Block has been asking musicians about songs that conjure up memories of summer. For legendary New Orleans singer Aaron Neville, that song is "Ting-a-Ling," by the rhythm-and-blues group The Clovers.

Summer Song Favorites: 'Ting-A-Ling'

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Monday December 18, 2006

World Cafe

Aaron Neville: The Roots of Soul

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December 18, 2006 • It's hard to define Aaron Neville's music — he's been nominated for Grammys in country, R&B, pop and gospel — but it's hard to argue with his success. The third of the four brothers in the New Orleans musical powerhouse Neville Brothers, Aaron has been the most successful Neville when it comes to transitioning to a solo career.

Aaron Neville: The Roots of Soul

Friday September 9, 2005

Music Lists

The Spirit of New Orleans Is in Its Music

September 9, 2005 • For many music fans, it has been hard to hear the dramatic stories coming out of New Orleans and not consider the city's rich culture. The city is steeped in music, a heritage that folklorist Nick Spitzer, who evacuated the day before Katrina hit, continues to celebrate on the air.

The Spirit of New Orleans Is in Its Music

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Monday November 3, 2003

All Songs Considered

Joe Henry, Aaron Neville, Bexar Bexar

November 3, 2003 • A jazz standard from Aaron Neville; Synth pop duo The Aluminum Group; Instrumental ambience from Bexar Bexar; A robot monster from finger-style guitar master Don Ross and more.

Joe Henry, Aaron Neville, Bexar Bexar

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Sunday August 31, 2003

Music Interviews

Aaron Neville Makes Time for Standards

August 31, 2003 • Aaron Neville's new album of jazz standards may seem like a new direction for a singer who's better known for pop, blues, soul and gospel. But over the years Neville has found room in his performances for songs like "Summertime," "Cry Me a River" and "The Shadow of Your Smile." NPR's Liane Hansen talks with Neville on Weekend Edition Sunday. Hear songs from his new CD, Nature Boy.

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