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Rodrigo Amarante, 'Mana' (Live)

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Rodrigo Amarante, 'Mana' (Live)

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July 24, 2014 • Amarante is well known in his home country of Brazil as part of Los Hermanos and, here in the states, he made a name for himself as a member of LA group Little Joy. Watch him perform "Mana" at KCRW.

I Hate You, I Miss You; A Duo Laments Love's Many Knots

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I Hate You, I Miss You; A Duo Laments Love's Many Knots

January 25, 2013 • Love is such a knotty mess. Even the little things someone does to make you feel good can lead to resentment and crushing breakups. In their new video, Adam Green and Binki Shapiro sing about their exes and all the niceties they took for granted.

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World Cafe

Little Joy: Strokes Drummer Gets Some Sun

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December 8, 2008 • Little Joy is a collaboration between The Strokes' drummer and two singer-songwriters. The band's self-titled debut playfully blends each musician's background, as bossa nova and rock meet California pop on the beach. It's an easygoing record, suitable for a brief escape from reality.

Little Joy: Strokes Drummer Gets Some Sun

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All Songs Considered

R.E.M. Reissues A Classic, New Singles From The Decemberists, The Heligoats, More

December 1, 2008 • New music from The Decemberists, a classic from R.E.M., the strangely compelling Heligoats, more.

R.E.M. Reissues A Classic, New Singles From The Decemberists, The Heligoats, More

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Song Of The Day

Little Joy: A Look Back In Wonder

October 10, 2008 • Fabrizio Moretti's lyrics, as crooned by Rodrigo Amarante, dispense melancholic missives of lost love while capturing the excitement inherent in tomorrow's promise.

'The Next Time Around' by Little Joy

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