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NPR Music's 36 Favorite Songs of 2022 (So Far)

Saba (left), Lizzo (center) and Rosalía have released some of our favorite songs of the year so far. Collage by Estefanía Mitre / NPR/Photos courtesy of the artists hide caption

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NPR Music's 36 Favorite Songs of 2022 (So Far)

The songs we love from the first half of the year span a wide emotional and musical range, from wild percussive romps to raw pleas for empathy to Beyoncé's command to leave it all on the dance floor.

New Music Friday: The top 5 albums out on Feb. 18

Khruangbin's collaboration with Leon Bridges, Texas Moon, is one of NPR Music's picks for the best new records out on Feb. 18. Pooneh Ghana/Couttesy of the artist hide caption

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All Songs Considered

New Music Friday: The top 5 albums out on Feb. 18

The week's best new music includes the deep grooves and heady soul of Khruangbin and Leon Bridges, an epic tale in sound from Beach House, the return of queer country pioneers Lavender Country and more.

New Music Friday: The top 5 albums out on Feb. 18

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After 'Texas Sun,' Leon Bridges and Khruangbin seek solace on 'Texas Moon'

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After 'Texas Sun,' Leon Bridges and Khruangbin seek solace on 'Texas Moon'

Leon Bridges and Khruangbin reflect on their second tribute to the sound of the Lone Star state in their upcoming EP, Texas Moon.

After 'Texas Sun,' Leon Bridges and Khruangbin seek solace on 'Texas Moon'

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Leon Bridges, An Introvert, Is Resigned To Fame

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World Cafe Words and Music Podcast

Leon Bridges, An Introvert, Is Resigned To Fame

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For his latest album, Bridges found solitude in a place called Gold-Diggers Sound in L.A.

Leon Bridges on World Cafe

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New Music Friday: The Top 8 Albums Out On July 23

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All Songs Considered

New Music Friday: The Top 8 Albums Out On July 23

Kanye West's long-awaited (and much-hyped), DONDA tops our list of the best albums out this week, along with new ones from Leon Bridges, Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, Ledisi and more.

New Music Friday: The Top 8 Albums Out On July 23

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We Insist: A Century Of Black Music Against State Violence

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America Reckons With Racial Injustice

We Insist: A Century Of Black Music Against State Violence

These songs take on some of the ugliest stories in our history and reflect the commitment of Black musicians to telling the truth of how Black people have been wronged, and survived, and fought back.

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All Songs Considered

Music For Right Now

On this week's All Songs Considered, we listen as thoughtful musicians express their utter frustrations and fears in the aftermath of George Floyd's death at the hands of the Minneapolis police.

Music For Right Now

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New Mix: Dan Deacon, Soccer Mommy, M. Ward, Khruangbin And Leon Bridges, More

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New Mix: Dan Deacon, Soccer Mommy, M. Ward, Khruangbin And Leon Bridges, More

This week's mix of essential new songs includes a surprising collaboration between Khruangbin and Leon Bridges, Dan Deacon without the vocal effects, M. Ward and more.

New Mix: Dan Deacon, Soccer Mommy, M. Ward, Khruangbin And Leon Bridges, More

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