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New Music Friday: The top 10 albums out on Oct. 29

Mon Laferte's 1940 Carmen is one of our picks for the best releases out on Oct. 29. Joel Orta/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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New Music Friday: The top 10 albums out on Oct. 29

October 29, 2021 • NPR Music picks the best new albums out this week, including new releases by Tori Amos, Mick Jenkins, Mon Laferte, The War on Drugs and more.

New Music Friday: The top 10 albums out on Oct. 29

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Jazz Night's Favorite Grooves Of 2021, So Far

Jazz artist Nate Smith performing in the Netherlands. Smith's song "Square Wheel" feat. Kokayi and Michael Mayo was one of Jazz Night's favorites of the first half of the year. Peter Van Breukelen/Redferns hide caption

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Best Music Of 2021

Jazz Night's Favorite Grooves Of 2021, So Far

July 21, 2021 • This year, our ears have been craving songs that made us move – think of these 2021 releases as songs to play as we "return to outside."

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SXSW 2021 Preview

March 10, 2021 • All Songs Considered's Bob Boilen and Stephen Thompson listened to the nearly 300 artists performing at this year's online edition of SXSW and share their most exciting discoveries.

SXSW 2021 Preview

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With 'Fyah,' Theon Cross Makes An Electric Statement From London's Jazz Underground

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With 'Fyah,' Theon Cross Makes An Electric Statement From London's Jazz Underground

February 7, 2019 • The rambunctious, indefatigable tuba player and composer makes a lot of joyful noise on London's jazz scene — part heavy anchor, part combustion engine, with a will to set any groove aflame.