All Songs Considered Since launching in 2000, All Songs Considered has been NPR's flagship program for music discovery, artist interviews and conversations with friends and fellow music lovers about the really big questions, like what was the best decade for music, are there albums everyone can agree on, and what do you put on when you need a good cry? Weekly, with host Robin Hilton and the NPR Music family.

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Since launching in 2000, All Songs Considered has been NPR's flagship program for music discovery, artist interviews and conversations with friends and fellow music lovers about the really big questions, like what was the best decade for music, are there albums everyone can agree on, and what do you put on when you need a good cry? Weekly, with host Robin Hilton and the NPR Music family.

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New Music Friday: The best albums out Nov. 7

Mavis Staples. Young Miko. A jaw-dropping project from Rosalía. NPR Music's Stephen Thompson is joined by Alt.Latino's Anamaria Sayre and Liz Felix from WYEP in Pittsburgh to discuss their favorite new albums out November 7.

New Music Friday: The best albums out Nov. 7

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All Songs+: “A Thousand Miles” by Vanessa Carlton

This is a new series on All Songs Considered, hosted by NPR Music critic Ann Powers and editor Daoud Tyler-Ameen. Most of what you hear on All Songs is focused on new music, but now, every other Thursday, Ann and Daoud will pick an old song and discuss how it has managed to stand the test of time and why we still care about it. This week’s song: “A Thousand Miles” by Vanessa Carlton from 2001.

All Songs+: “A Thousand Miles” by Vanessa Carlton

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Alt.Latino: Portraits of Jazz and Identity in Latin America

Ever since I heard the Argentine saxophonist Gato Barbieri back in the Seventies, I’ve been fascinated by musicians from South America who found their way to jazz.

Alt.Latino: Portraits of Jazz and Identity in Latin America

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New songs to calm the nerves: 2025

Our fourth installment of music to slow the blood is a mix of all-new releases from this year, from the world-building, ambient sounds of Ozbolt and Klein to the hope, optimism and good company found in the music of Samia, Hand Habits, KeiyaA and more.

New songs to calm the nerves: 2025

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Our no. 1 songs: 2016

It was a year of staggering losses, from David Bowie and Prince to Leonard Cohen and George Michael. But it was also a year of monumental new music, including Beyonce’s 'Lemonade' and a mountain-sized rock anthem from Mitski.

Our no. 1 songs: 2016

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The best new albums out Oct. 31

A Waxahatchee side project. Guided By Voices. keiyaA. Marfa Public Radio's Julie Bee joins NPR Music's Stephen Thompson to break down the best albums out on Halloween.

New Music Friday: The best albums out Oct. 31

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Alt.Latino: Salsa, bossa nova, and Argentina's next big thing

Not to sound like a broken record, but I'll say it again: the variety of creative expression in what is inadequately labeled "Latin music" continues to astound me.

Alt.Latino: Salsa, bossa nova, and Argentina's next big thing

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The Contenders, Vol. 23: Brandi Carlile, Blood Orange, Magdalena Bay, more

It’s a week of surprises as we update our running list of the year’s best music, with a mix of songs that refuse to be any one thing. Plus, singer Brandi Carlile drops a stunning, stadium-sized rock anthem.

The Contenders, Vol. 23: Brandi Carlile, Blood Orange, Magdalena Bay, more

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Our no. 1 songs: 2015

Guitar rock comes roaring back, a monumental tear-jerker wrecks legions of fans, hip-hop hits Broadway and more.

Our no. 1 songs: 2015

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The best new albums out Oct. 24

Brandi Carlile. Miguel. Tortoise. Host Stephen Thompson chats with Ayana Contreras from KUVO in Denver about their favorite albums out Friday, Oct. 24.

New Music Friday: The best albums out Oct. 24

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