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On this edition of the program, All Songs Considered hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton invite a gaggle of other NPR Music peeps on the show to share some of the records they're most looking forward to in 2013. Hear new music from Low, fierce world rhythms from Red Baraat, a traditional latin love song from Ileana Cabra, a marriage of hip-hop and new jazz from Jose James, trippy electronica from FaltyDL, rapper Earl Sweatshirt and more.

Songs Featured On This Episode

Low

"Plastic Cup"

From 'Invisible Way'

The Invisible Way will be released March 19 via Sub Pop Records.

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Phosphorescent

"Song For Zula"

From 'Muchacho'

Muchacho will be released in March via Dead Oceans.

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Red Baraat

"Dama Dam Mast Qalandar"

From 'Shruggy Ji'

Shruggy Ji will be released Jan. 22 via Sinj Records.

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The Black Twig Pickers

"Rough Carpenters"

From 'Rough Carpenters'

Rough Carpenters will be released in 2013 via Thrill Jockey.

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FaltyDL

"She Sleeps (Ed MacFarlane)"

From 'Hardcourage'

Hardcourage will be released Jan. 22 via Blueberry Records.

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Earl Sweatshirt

"Chum"

From 'Doris'

Doris will be released in 2013 via Tan Cressida/Sony.

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Jose James

""It's All Over Your Body""

From 'No Beginning No End'

No Beginning No End will be released Jan. 22 via Blue Note Records.

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Ileana Cabra

"La Pared/The Wall"

From 'La Pared/The Wall'

La Pared/The Wall will be released in 2013 on an as-yet-unannounced label.

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Josh Ritter

"New Lover"

From 'The Beast In Its Tracks'

The Beast In Its Tracks will be released March 5 via Pytheas Recordings.

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