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Bobby Carter Bobby Carter is the host and series producer for NPR's Tiny Desk Concerts.

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Friday December 20, 2013

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Best Music Of 2013

Top 10 Slept-On R&B Songs Of The Year

December 20, 2013 • Finding new and excellent R&B is a scavenger hunt, one that winds through blogs, Tumblr and Twitter. Here are the 10 songs that didn't make the pop charts, but should have got more love.

Wednesday December 12, 2012

Robin Thicke performs in Feburary. His song, "Another Life" leaked on the Internet this summer, but didn't land on the charts. Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images hide caption

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Best Music Of 2012

Top 5 Slept-On R&B Songs Of 2012

December 12, 2012 • Many musicians churned out great R&B away from the mainstream this year. Here are five worth your attention.

Monday February 6, 2012

Gerald Levert performs at the 98.7 Kiss FM's R&B Jam 2001 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Scott Gries/Getty Images hide caption

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Songs Of Love And Loathing

The Mix: Slow And Low Valentine Jams

February 6, 2012 • Valentine's Day only comes once a year, so you might as well take it slow. Turn down the lights and turn up this 67-song mix of soul and lovers' rock, curated by NPR Music's resident DJ, Cuzzin B.