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Thursday

The Culture Corner: Jimi Hendrix's 'Are You Experienced' turns 55

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World Cafe Words and Music Podcast

The Culture Corner: Jimi Hendrix's 'Are You Experienced' turns 55

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John Morrison talks about how important Jimi Hendrix's Are You Experienced was, how it happened and what its legacy has been for the culture at large.

The Culture Corner: Jimi Hendrix, 'Are You Experienced'

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Thursday

The Black Innovators Of Rock And Roll: Part 1

Jimi Hendrix performs onstage at the Monterey Pop Festival on June 18, 1967 in Monterey, California. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images hide caption

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World Cafe Words and Music Podcast

The Black Innovators Of Rock And Roll: Part 1

WXPN

To celebrate Black History Month, World Cafe correspondent John Morrison is digging deep into the Black Innovators of Rock and Roll throughout February.

Black Innovators of Rock and Roll Pt 1 on World Cafe

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Tuesday

Wednesday

50 Years Later, Jimi Hendrix's Electric Lady Studios Is Still An Artistic Haven

Electric Lady "was this colorful, vibrant space that encouraged you to use your imagination and and inspired new music," says Lee Foster. It's an atmosphere he continues to cultivate in the studios today. Getty Images hide caption

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Music News

50 Years Later, Jimi Hendrix's Electric Lady Studios Is Still An Artistic Haven

On Aug. 26, 1970, Jimi Hendrix opened his legendary studios New York City. He died just three weeks later before he could see its success, decline and rebirth as a palace of hits.

50 Years Later, Jimi Hendrix's Electric Lady Studios Is Still An Artistic Haven

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Wednesday

Monday

Jimi Hendrix And George Frideric Handel Were Neighbors Across The Centuries

A look inside George Frideric Handel flat at 25 Brook Street (left), and Jimi Hendrix's at 23 Brook Street (right) Kimberly Junod/WXPN hide caption

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World Cafe

Jimi Hendrix And George Frideric Handel Were Neighbors Across The Centuries

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If 1960s rock icon Jimi Hendrix and 18th century composer George Frideric Handel were alive at the same time, they would have been next door neighbors in London.

Handel And Hendrix In London On World Cafe

Wednesday

Friday

New Music Friday For Nov. 9: The 8 Albums You Need To Hear Now

Laura Jane Grace & The Devouring Mothers' album Bought to Rot is on our list of the best new albums out Nov. 9. Bryce Mata/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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New Music Friday For Nov. 9: The 8 Albums You Need To Hear Now

This week's best new albums includes Lil Peep's posthumous follow-up to Come Over When You're Sober, 50th-anniversary editions of Electric Ladyland and The Beatles "White Album," Hanson and more.

New Music Friday For Nov. 9: The 8 Albums You Need To Hear Now

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Friday

Eddie Kramer Completes Posthumous Jimi Hendrix Trilogy With 'Both Sides Of The Sky'

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Eddie Kramer Completes Posthumous Jimi Hendrix Trilogy With 'Both Sides Of The Sky'

Producer and engineer Eddie Kramer brings continuity and freshness to Hendrix's posthumous canon with a new album.

Eddie Kramer Completes Posthumous Jimi Hendrix Trilogy With 'Both Sides Of The Sky'

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Thursday

Thursday

A Look Back At Monterey Pop, 50 Years Later

Jimi Hendrix prepares to "sacrifice" his guitar at Monterey Pop in an iconic rock 'n' roll moment. Courtesy of Janus Films hide caption

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Music News

A Look Back At Monterey Pop, 50 Years Later

Festival organizer Lou Adler, documentarian D.A. Pennebaker and more recall the historic music festival that helped define the Summer of Love and set a template for rock extravaganzas to come.

A Look Back At Monterey Pop, 50 Years Later

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Wednesday

Love For The Lead Guitar: Guest DJ Eljuri

Eljuri is a huge fan of the lead guitar work of the classic-rock era. Courtesy of Manovill Records hide caption

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Love For The Lead Guitar: Guest DJ Eljuri

The accomplished guitarist, songwriter and vocalist dives deep into the world of the lead guitar with a playlist of her favorite classic-rock icons.

Love For The Lead Guitar: Guest DJ Eljuri

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