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Tuesday November 30, 2010

Matisyahu: Light A Fire For Hanukkah Music

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Matisyahu: Light A Fire For Hanukkah Music

by Matisyahu with Simcha Levenberg

November 30, 2010 • Hasidic reggae musician Matisyahu reflects on the lack of Chanukah music in popular culture. He notes that Amazon.com has 48,322 Christmas albums for sale, but only 212 Chanukah CDs. That's 227 Christmas albums for every one Chanukah album.

Matisyahu: Light A Fire For Hanukkah Music

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The Albums We Missed In 2010

November 30, 2010 • Hear music from the post-dub-step duo Mount Kimbie, Malian desert rock from Khaira Arby, psych-rock from Tame Impala and more.

The Albums We Missed In 2010

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Atlas Sound Releases 'Bedroom' Demos, But Not Without Some Controversy

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Atlas Sound Releases 'Bedroom' Demos, But Not Without Some Controversy

by Mike Katzif

November 30, 2010 • The creative mind behind Deerhunter and Atlas Sound generously self-released four collections of demo recordings on his blog. But it proved controversial when Sony asked him to take the music down.

Monday November 29, 2010

'TRON' Director Unveils New Daft Punk Songs

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'TRON' Director Unveils New Daft Punk Songs

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by Sami Yenigun

November 29, 2010 • KCRW recently hosted an exclusive preview of Daft Punk's soundtrack to TRON: Legacy. Hear five previously unheard songs, as well as an interview between KCRW's Jason Bentley and director Joseph Kosinski.

Wednesday November 24, 2010

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You've Never Heard?...

You've Never Heard Curtis Mayfield's 'There's No Place Like America Today'?!

by Erik Myers

November 24, 2010 • In this recurring series, we ask our imaginably young interns to review classic albums they've never heard before. NPR Music intern Erik Myers takes a stab at Curtis Mayfield's 1975 classic funk and soul album, and is unimpressed.

Tuesday November 23, 2010

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Que Bueno! Latin Music For Everybody

November 23, 2010 • This week, All Songs Considered takes recommendations from Alt.Latino hosts Jasmine Garsd and Felix Contreras, as we sample music from all over Latin America.

Que Bueno! Latin Music For Everybody

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Monday November 22, 2010

Cowboy Junkies To Release Vic Chesnutt Tribute Album

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Cowboy Junkies To Release Vic Chesnutt Tribute Album

by Robin Hilton

November 22, 2010 • It's been nearly a year since the much-beloved singer-songwriter Vic Chesnutt tragically took his own life. Now the Cowboy Junkies are remembering the late artist with a new tribute album of his songs.

Friday November 19, 2010

Love Tiny Desk Concerts? Check Out An Even Tinier One

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Love Tiny Desk Concerts? Check Out An Even Tinier One

by Sarah Ventre

November 19, 2010 • Check out the new intern series "Tinier Desk Concerts." It's a play on All Songs Considered's much beloved Tiny Desk Concerts, performed at the desk of All Songs Considered intern Sarah Ventre.

Thursday November 18, 2010

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Nominate Your Favorite Albums Of 2010

by Bob Boilen

November 18, 2010 • In the next couple of weeks, we'll post our annual music poll so you can vote for the best albums of 2010. We're compiling the list of nominees now and want your help.

Tuesday November 16, 2010

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The Low Anthem To Release New Album

by Sarah Ventre

November 16, 2010 • The Low Anthem has the ability to play simple, stunning, charming music in a way that draws the listener in, no matter what the environment. The group is set to release a new record in February.

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New Mix: Paul Simon, The Decemberists, John Vanderslice, And More

November 16, 2010 • The artists on this week's All Songs Considered take some surprising turns on their latest releases.

New Mix: Paul Simon, The Decemberists, John Vanderslice, And More

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Video: Fans Rap For NPR

by Bob Boilen

November 16, 2010 • When Bob Boilen was director of All Things Considered, fans sent him dozens of variations of the show's main theme song. Today he heard and saw a new video that takes the music in an all new direction.

The Beatles On iTunes: Does This Change Anything?

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The Beatles On iTunes: Does This Change Anything?

by Bob Boilen

November 16, 2010 • The Beatles' music wasn't on iTunes up until now, but only for business reasons. If this was a philosophical change of heart, then this might be a big news story. But let's be clear: This is a business story.

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Premiere: New Music From Paul Simon

by Bob Boilen

November 16, 2010 • "Getting Ready for Christmas Day" features a sample from an American Christian preacher and gospel artist, Rev. J.M. Gates, from 1941. It's from Simon's new album, So Beautiful or So What, which comes out in the spring of 2011.

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Monday November 15, 2010

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Nobody Ruins Dylan Like Dylan

by Bob Boilen

November 15, 2010 • One look at the set list to this weekend's Dylan concert in D.C. and it's easy to assume it was amazing, with songs such as "Simple Twist Of Fate" and "Highway 61 Revisited." But All Songs host Bob Boilen was largely disappointed.