Ed Ward on Brian Wilson's 'Smile' Fresh Air October 28, 2004 Rock 'n' Roll historian Ed Ward reviews Smile, the recently released album Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys began working on after Pet Sounds. Ed Ward on Brian Wilson's 'Smile' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4131083/95703830" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Tinariwen Makes Music a Powerful Weapon October 27, 2004 Tinariwen formed in the refugee camps of Libya and Algeria. They've carried instruments and rifles in their lives, and fought for the freedom of their Tuareg people. Their music is a mix of North African blues and at times reggae-influenced. Chris Nickson reviews their CD, Amassakoul. Tinariwen Makes Music a Powerful Weapon Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4129404/4129405" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Joseph Arthur: 'Our Shadows Will Remain' October 21, 2004 Musician Joseph Arthur's fourth full-length CD, Our Shadows Will Remain, is sure to garner critical acclaim and add to Arthur's league of loyal fans. Music critic Christian Bordal recently caught a live performance of Arthur in Los Angeles, and shares his impression of the musician and his stage presence. Joseph Arthur: 'Our Shadows Will Remain' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4120345/4120521" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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'Carencro': Marc Broussard's Bayou Soul October 20, 2004 Music critic Ashley Kahn reviews the album Carencro by 22-year-old Louisiana-born soul singer Marc Broussard. 'Carencro': Marc Broussard's Bayou Soul Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4118562/4118563" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Director's Cuts Director's Cuts: Frank Zappa's Music Legacy October 3, 2004 Weekend Edition Sunday music director Ned Wharton reviews two new discs featuring the music of rock innovator Frank Zappa — Ensemble Modern's Greggery Peccary & Other Persuasions and Quadiophiliac, a DVD-audio disc featuring multi-channel audio mixes Zappa created himself in the 1970s that are only now being heard by the public. Director's Cuts: Frank Zappa's Music Legacy Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4058871/4058872" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Dowland Project Blends Traditional and New Music September 30, 2004 Tom Manoff reviews the most recent release from John Potter, a former member of the vocal group the Hilliard Ensemble That group performed 17th-century music and blending it with old and new instruments. John Potter's latest release is Care-Charming Sleep, as part of the Dowland Project. Dowland Project Blends Traditional and New Music Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4055352/4055353" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Music Singer John Martyn's 'On the Cobbles' September 23, 2004 John Martyn is best known as a 1970s singer and songwriter with a great deep voice and strident guitar playing. He mixed jazz with folk, was a friend and contemporary of Nick Drake, and wrote a song called "May You Never," later made famous by guitarist Eric Clapton. Our reviewer Chris Nickson says that the latest John Martyn record, On The Cobbles, is his strongest record in decades. It comes after a long illness and the help of some loving and loyal friends and musicians. Singer John Martyn's 'On the Cobbles' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3933583/3933584" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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'Beautiful Dreamer: the Songs of Stephen Foster' Fresh Air September 23, 2004 Music critic Milo Miles reviews Beautiful Dreamer: the Songs of Stephen Foster, featuring performances by many contemporary artists, including John Prine, Yo Yo Ma and Mavis Staples. 'Beautiful Dreamer: the Songs of Stephen Foster' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3933253/3933254" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Von Freeman's 'The Great Divide' Fresh Air September 20, 2004 Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews The Great Divide, the new CD by saxophonist Von Freeman. Von Freeman's 'The Great Divide' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3927556/3927557" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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The Drive-By Truckers: 'The Dirty South' September 17, 2004 Christian Hoard of Rolling Stone magazine reviews The Dirty South, the latest CD from southern rock band The Drive-By Truckers. The Drive-By Truckers: 'The Dirty South' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3924241/3924242" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Arts & Life Classical Recordings: Hindemith Box Set Fresh Air September 15, 2004 Classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews a new three-CD box set of recordings of composer Paul Hindemith conducting his own works. Classical Recordings: Hindemith Box Set Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3919327/3919328" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Duke Ellington Albums Reissued on CD Fresh Air September 14, 2004 Jazz Critic Kevin Whitehead reviews new reissues of Duke Ellington recordings between 1950 and 1961: Blues in Orbit, Masterpieces By Ellington, Piano in the Background, and Piano in the Foreground. Duke Ellington Albums Reissued on CD Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3917661/3917662" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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'Blueberry Boat,' Rock from the Fiery Furnaces Fresh Air September 9, 2004 Music critic Ken Tucker reviews Blueberry Boat, the new album from brother and sister duo Fiery Furnaces. 'Blueberry Boat,' Rock from the Fiery Furnaces Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3908030/3908031" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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The Roots: 'The Tipping Point' September 8, 2004 Music critic Christian Bordal reviews The Tipping Point, the latest CD from hip-hop band The Roots. The Roots: 'The Tipping Point' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3896129/3896130" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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CD Review: Chris Stamey's 'Travels in the South' Fresh Air September 3, 2004 Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews Travels in the South, the new album from North-Carolina based singer-songwriter Chris Stamey, formerly of the dBs and the Sneakers. CD Review: Chris Stamey's 'Travels in the South' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3888283/3888284" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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