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World Cafe Words and Music Podcast

Bluegrass Sibling Duo Sean And Sara Watkins Returns As Watkins Family Hour

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July 23, 2020 • The Watkins Family Hour's latest album, Brother Sister, is the first album that the siblings have written as a duo in their 30-plus year career.

Watkins Family Hour On World Cafe

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New Music Friday: The Top 8 Albums Out On April 10

Laura Marling. Her latest release, Song For Our Daughter, is on our shortlist of the best new albums out on April 10. Justin Tyler Close/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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All Songs Considered

New Music Friday: The Top 8 Albums Out On April 10

April 10, 2020 • Our weekly rundown of the best new albums out now includes the latest from Laura Marling, The Strokes' best new release in years, Hamilton Leithauser and more.

New Music Friday: The Top 8 Albums Out On April 10

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Tiny Desk

Watkins Family Hour: Tiny Desk Concert

September 18, 2015 • With help from Fiona Apple, two Nickel Creek alums gather a band to perform old and new material. Watch the Watkins Family Hour perform three charming, country-flavored songs at the NPR Music offices.