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Concerts

Patty Larkin, Recorded Live in Concert

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From her beginnings on the Northeast folk scene to her present career as a nationally renowned singer and multi-instrumentalist, Larkin has spent two decades mixing thoughtful lyrics with instrumental artistry. Hear Larkin perform a concert from WXPN and World Café Live in Philadelphia.

Patty Larkin, Recorded Live in Concert

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Patty Larkin: Divine Aspirations

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Favorite Sessions

Patty Larkin: Divine Aspirations

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After 25 years in the music business, the Boston singer-songwriter calls herself a "survivor," but admits that she wants to become a legend. Listen to her invite-only show at WFUV in New York City, on which she appears with fellow singer Erin McKeown.

Patty Larkin In Studio at WFUV, 3/18/2010

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Patty Larkin: 25 Songs, 25 Friends, 25 Years

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Music Interviews

Patty Larkin: 25 Songs, 25 Friends, 25 Years

For 25, Patty Larkin recorded voice and guitar for 25 songs, then let friends such as Rosanne Cash, Erin McKeown and Martin Sexton do the rest. Twenty-five not only represents the number of songs and collaborators, but also how many years it's been since Larkin made her first recordings.

Patty Larkin: 25 Songs, 25 Friends, 25 Years

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World Cafe

Patty Larkin: Haunted Songs

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Singer-songwriter Patty Larkin is a proficient multi-instrumentalist who shows off her abilities in a session on World Cafe. Larkin has spent two decades mixing thoughtful lyrics with an instrumental artistry rooted in a variety of formal training.

Patty Larkin in Studio on World Cafe 4/15/08

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All Songs Considered

Music from Belize, Folk Artist Patty Larkin, Lightspeed Champion, More

This week features music from the late Central American artist Andy Palacio, a preview of new music from Patty Larkin, folk-driven rock from Lightspeed Champion, and more.

Music from Belize, Folk Artist Patty Larkin, Lightspeed Champion, More

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