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British Invasion: Duffy's Brand New Soul

The young singer, part of a wave of British female pop stars finding success in the U.S., has been compared to Dusty Springfield and sparked rumors that her father is fellow Wales native Tom Jones. She talks about the tiny town where she grew up, and recording her first demos on a karaoke machine.

British Invasion: Duffy's Brand New Soul

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Duffy Makes the Classic Sound Special Again

WFUV On-Air: Music Discovery Starts Here

Growing up in Wales, neo-soul singer Duffy didn't have the luxury of record stores, or even possess the notion of trendy pop music. As she tells Rita Houston in a session from WFUV, this allowed her to fully enjoy the classic songs she heard on the radio.

Duffy in Studio on WFUV 5/5/08

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Death Cab's Latest Will 'Possess Your Heart'

A look at the latest CD releases with Josh Freedom du Lac, Washington Post music critic, including new records from Death Cab For Cutie, Duffy, and Old 97's.

Death Cab's Latest Will 'Possess Your Heart'

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Duffy On World Cafe

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Duffy On World Cafe

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Working with The Roots and Albert Hammond Jr., the Welsh neo-soul singer returns with a new record. Hear her perform songs from Endlessly, along with a cut from her debut, Rockferry, on World Cafe.

Duffy On World Cafe

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