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New Mix: Bob Dylan, Sparks, Darlingside, Annie Bartholomew, more

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New Mix: Bob Dylan, Sparks, Darlingside, Annie Bartholomew, more

June 13, 2023 • Bob Boilen shares new songs (in one case, a new recording) from a few of his favorite artists, plus discoveries from Montana and Alaska.

New Mix: Bob Dylan, Sparks, Darlingside, Annie Bartholomew, more

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Alexis Nikole Nelson's favorite Tiny Desk concerts

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Alexis Nikole Nelson's favorite Tiny Desk concerts

February 10, 2022 • The wild food educator known as Black Forager is a big fan of Tiny Desk concerts. Her favorite performances include Run The Jewels, Mitski and more.

New Mix: Fleet Foxes, Kurt Vile With John Prine, Shamir, Beabadoobee, More

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New Mix: Fleet Foxes, Kurt Vile With John Prine, Shamir, Beabadoobee, More

September 29, 2020 • All Songs Considered's Bob Boilen shares his favorite new tracks, including a collaboration between Kurt Vile and John Prine, queer country from Shamir, the gorgeous harmonies of Fleet Foxes and more.

New Mix: Fleet Foxes, Kurt Vile With John Prine, Shamir, Beabadoobee, More

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Station Breaks: The Best New Songs From NPR Music Stations

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Station Breaks: The Best New Songs From NPR Music Stations

May 8, 2019 • Hear Dirty Honey play tomorrow's classic rock today, Sonia Barcelona embark on a hauntingly beautiful journey to the depths of the sea and more in this month's list.

Bob Boilen's Top Albums And Songs Of 2018

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Bob Boilen's Top Albums And Songs Of 2018

December 20, 2018 • All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen shares the albums and songs that stood out even if some were more peaceful than explosive.

Experience The 2018 XPoNential Music Festival On Video

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Experience The 2018 XPoNential Music Festival On Video

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September 3, 2018 • Watch live performances from WXPN's three-day festival, set before the Philadelphia skyline.

Watch Josh Ritter & The Royal City Band And Blind Boys Of Alabama Perform Live

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Watch Josh Ritter & The Royal City Band And Blind Boys Of Alabama Perform Live

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July 28, 2018 • Ritter caps off the 2018 XPoNential Music Festival with his incredibly catchy folk-rock tunes and a smile.

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Darlingside: Tiny Desk Concert

May 4, 2018 • Even if the world came to an end, there's still beauty and hope in all of us and in song. That about sums up the wistful mystery that is the music of Darlingside.

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Darlingside On World Cafe

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February 28, 2018 • Since its 2015 release, Birds Say, the indie folk band has continued to grow, incorporating more instrumentation.

Darlingside On World Cafe

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Review: Darlingside, 'Extralife'

February 15, 2018 • Gorgeous harmonies still prevail, but the foursome eschews its earlier Americana to explore chamber pop, all while spinning sparkling yarns of underground bunkers and nuclear fallout.

All Songs Considered: David Byrne, Sylvan Esso, More

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All Songs Considered: David Byrne, Sylvan Esso, More

January 23, 2018 • This week's mix of essential new music includes the mind-bending sounds of pianist Nils Frahm, Sylvan Esso's electro-pop romp for the end of the world, the gorgeous harmonies of Darlingside and more.

All Songs Considered: David Byrne, Sylvan Esso, More

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World Cafe's Best Sessions Of 2016

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December 26, 2016 • We recorded over 200 live sessions this year, but we've narrowed it down to seven of our favorites. Listen back to Darlingside, Ray LaMontagne, Xenia Rubinos and more.

Encore Week: Benjamin Clementine, Darlingside, The Jayhawks And More

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Encore Week: Benjamin Clementine, Darlingside, The Jayhawks And More

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March 22, 2016 • Hear from newcomers and veteran artists alike in five recent World Cafe sessions worth another listen.

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Darlingside On World Cafe

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January 13, 2016 • The Massachusetts folk band brings its lovely harmonies and impeccable arrangements to the studio.

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Darlingside On Mountain Stage

December 31, 2015 • Hear from the Massachusetts folk-pop band, which made host Larry Groce's favorite song of 2015.

Darlingside On Mountain Stage

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First Watch: Darlingside, 'God of Loss'

October 29, 2015 • This video is an extraordinary work of art done with paper and light, paired perfectly with the harmonies of the band Darlingside and a song inspired Arundhati Roy's novel The God of Small Things.

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World Cafe Next: Darlingside

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October 5, 2015 • Hear and download two songs from the New England folk band's debut album, Birds Say.

World Cafe Next: Darlingside

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World Cafe's 2015 Americana Fest Preview

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World Cafe's 2015 Americana Fest Preview

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September 16, 2015 • NPR Music's Ann Powers shares some of her recommended discoveries at this year's festival.

World Cafe's 2015 Americana Fest Preview

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The Newest And Most Promising Voices In Americana

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The Newest And Most Promising Voices In Americana

September 15, 2015 • On this week's podcast, Bob Boilen, Ann Powers and Jewly Hight showcase the music they look forward to seeing at Nashville's AmericanaFest.

The Newest And Most Promising Voices In Americana

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