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Guitar virtuoso Marcus King found his way out of the darkness with 'Young Blood'

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Guitar virtuoso Marcus King found his way out of the darkness with 'Young Blood'

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November 14, 2022 • Marcus King's new album, Young Blood, sounds almost jubilant — but is the product of some very difficult years for the guitarist.

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Marcus King, 'Hard Working Man'

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May 12, 2022 • As far as we know, Marcus King never went to the crossroads at midnight, but he did have a guitar in his hands about the same time he learned to walk.

World Cafe 30th Anniversary: 30 Under 30

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World Cafe 30th Anniversary: 30 Under 30

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October 15, 2021 • We've chosen 30 artists who are 30 years old or younger that we believe are poised to be the next generation of World Cafe stars. Each week, we'll reveal one of the artists on that list.

Hear Live Performances From All Five 'Best Americana Album' Grammy Nominees

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Hear Live Performances From All Five 'Best Americana Album' Grammy Nominees

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March 12, 2021 • Hear live recordings of songs from all of the artists up for best Americana album this Sunday: Lucinda Williams, Marcus King, Hiss Golden Messenger, Courtney Marie Andrews and Sarah Jarosz.

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Hear World Cafe Interviews With 12 Of This Year's Grammy Nominees

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Hear World Cafe Interviews With 12 Of This Year's Grammy Nominees

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November 25, 2020 • In advance of Sunday night, get acquainted (or re-acquainted) with the artists and albums nominated this year.

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NPR Music's Top 20 Songs Of January

January 31, 2020 • Phony Ppl and Megan Thee Stallion finally released the studio version of their Tiny Desk premiere. Hear that, plus Thundercat and Paramore's Hayley Williams on a playlist of the month's best tracks.

Raised In Rock, Marcus King Releases 1st Solo Album, 'El Dorado'

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Raised In Rock, Marcus King Releases 1st Solo Album, 'El Dorado'

January 18, 2020 • NPR's Scott Simon talks with the 23-year-old guitarist about the tragic event that inspired him to start writing songs and what it was like to collaborate with The Black Keys' Dan Auerbach.

Raised In Rock, Marcus King Releases 1st Solo Album, 'El Dorado'

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