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Van Dyke Parks Lifts Gaby Moreno's Voice On Spectacular '¡Spangled!'

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Van Dyke Parks Lifts Gaby Moreno's Voice On Spectacular '¡Spangled!'

Alt.Latino favorite Gaby Moreno teams up with the legendary arranger for an unlikely collaboration.

Van Dyke Parks Lifts Gaby Moreno's Voice On Spectacular '¡Spangled!'

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Van Dyke Parks Lights Up Songs From Inside

Over the course of nearly five decades, Van Dyke Parks has released an album under his own name roughly every five years. His latest, Songs Cycled, is a nod to his similarly titled solo debut. Henry Diltz/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Van Dyke Parks Lights Up Songs From Inside

Parks has arranged music for artists of just about every genre, from the the Beach Boys and Bonnie Raitt to U2 and Skrillex. But every now and then he makes time to focus on his own material, most of it with a distinctive old-time feel. His latest is called Songs Cycled.

Van Dyke Parks Lights Up Songs From Inside

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Inara George Extends 'An Invitation'

For An Invitation, George wrote the songs with just her voice and a guitar, then sent them away to master arranger Van Dyke Parks. The result is a lushly orchestrated, theatrical song cycle, which buoys George's unique vocal phrasing with a small orchestra.

Inara George Extends 'An Invitation'

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T-Bone Burnett On 10 Years Of 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?'
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T-Bone Burnett On 10 Years Of 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?'

The super-producer discusses the success and influence of the soundtrack album for O Brother, Where Art Thou? — and plays cuts from the newly released deluxe edition.

T-Bone Burnett On 10 Years Of 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?'

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Clare And The Reasons And Van Dyke Parks On World Cafe
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Clare And The Reasons And Van Dyke Parks On World Cafe

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The charming husband-and-wife led band made a lasting impact with its debut album, thanks in part to producer and arranger Van Dyke Parks. The clever and whimsical work still holds strong a year after its release.  Hear both acts perform live and talk about their work and collaborations.

Clare And The Reasons And Van Dyke Parks On World Cafe

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Eno And Byrne: Together Again After 27 Years

We've got a Brian Eno and David Byrne sneak preview. Also, Lee "Scratch" Perry and Andrew W.K., Van Dyke Parks and Inara George, Earlimart, The Avett Brothers and more.

Eno And Byrne: Together Again After 27 Years

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Guest DJ Joanna Newsom

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Guest DJ Joanna Newsom

Joanna Newsom's harp-driven story songs befuddle anyone trying to classify her music. Newsom talks about her latest CD, the enchanting Ys, and shares some of her favorite recordings.

Guest DJ Joanna Newsom

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