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Folk veteran Iris DeMent shows us the 'World' she's been workin' on

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Folk veteran Iris DeMent shows us the 'World' she's been workin' on

Iowa Public Radio News

Over the last three decades, singer-songwriter Iris DeMent has gained a cult following of folk, gospel and country music fans.

Folk veteran Iris DeMent shows us the 'World' she's been workin' on

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New Mix: Run The Jewels, Flaming Lips, John Prine, More

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All Songs Considered

New Mix: Run The Jewels, Flaming Lips, John Prine, More

This week's show features new music from Run The Jewels, The Flaming Lips, a funny tune from John Prine, and more.

New Mix: Run The Jewels, Flaming Lips, John Prine, More

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For Iris DeMent, Music Is The Calling That Forces Her Into The Spotlight

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For Iris DeMent, Music Is The Calling That Forces Her Into The Spotlight

DeMent describes herself as extremely shy, but says that "when the songs started coming to me, I felt I didn't have the option to hide and avoid" the stage. Her latest album is The Trackless Woods.

For Iris DeMent, Music Is The Calling That Forces Her Into The Spotlight

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An Unexpected Revival For A Beloved Russian Poet

Anna Akhmatova, who lived from 1889 to 1966, was a beacon of artistic courage in the face of repression during Soviet times. Her work is now receiving renewed attention. Fine Art Images/Heritage Images/Getty Images hide caption

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Parallels

An Unexpected Revival For A Beloved Russian Poet

Singer Iris Dement's new album is based on the work of the late Anna Akhmatova, whose spare, insightful lines addressed the ambiguities of love and the tumult of Soviet times.

An Unexpected Revival For A Beloved Russian Poet

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Iris DeMent To Release New Album, 'The Trackless Woods'

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The Record

Iris DeMent To Release New Album, 'The Trackless Woods'

For her new album, out August 7, DeMent set the words of Russian poet Anna Akhmatova to new music. Hear a song from the album now.

Iris DeMent To Release New Album, 'The Trackless Woods'

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Iris DeMent On Mountain Stage

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Mountain Stage

Iris DeMent On Mountain Stage

The roots-folk singer plays songs from her latest album. DeMent's voice sounds as if it comes from the previous century, but her songwriting has as much in common with Joni Mitchell as Hank Williams.

Iris DeMent On Mountain Stage

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'Singing Is Praying' For Iris DeMent

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'Singing Is Praying' For Iris DeMent

The Grammy-nominated roots-country singer grew up in a Pentecostal household. She's left the church now, but says her religious upbringing remains an inextricable part of her creative life.

'Singing Is Praying' For Iris DeMent

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Iris DeMent's Emotionally Complex 'Sing The Delta'

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Iris DeMent's Emotionally Complex 'Sing The Delta'

Fresh Air

Sing the Delta is the roots-folk singer-songwriter's first album of new songs in 16 years.

Iris DeMent's Emotionally Complex 'Sing The Delta'

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