Arctic Monkeys: 'That's What I'm Not' Fresh Air February 22, 2006 The British music press is hailing a new band, the Arctic Monkeys, as being as big as the Beatles — or at least as big as Oasis. The first-week release of the band's debut album, Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not, sold over 118,000 copies. Arctic Monkeys: 'That's What I'm Not' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5228268/5228271" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Music Jazzman Gerald Wilson, Still Enjoying His 'Time' February 22, 2006 Jazz great Gerald Wilson is still going strong at 87. He will perform this weekend in New York as part of the Jazz at Lincoln Center series. His most recent album, In My Time was released last year. Jazzman Gerald Wilson, Still Enjoying His 'Time' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5228252/5228253" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Arctic Monkeys: Anarchy from the U.K. February 16, 2006 The punk rock group Arctic Monkeys is clambering up the British music charts. Their debut album is soon to be released in the United States. Influences include Oasis and The Clash, but they have their own sound. Arctic Monkeys: Anarchy from the U.K. Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5219613/5219614" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Music Now, Video Resurrects the Radio Star Fresh Air February 15, 2006 The video-sharing Web site YouTube.com has changed the way some people see the Internet. But it's also changing how people hear vintage artists, from the late Wilson Pickett to the up-and-coming Arctic Monkeys. Now, Video Resurrects the Radio Star Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5207368/5207369" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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'Love Sucks': Tunes for Your Anti-Valentine's Day February 14, 2006 For Valentine's Day, music critic John Brady offers up a collection of the best anti-love songs, featured in a new compilation by Rhino Records called Love Sucks. 'Love Sucks': Tunes for Your Anti-Valentine's Day Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5205781/5205782" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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New Music 'Missa Solemnis,' a Divine Bit of Beethoven February 12, 2006 The Catholic mass Beethoven called Missa Solemnis is rarely performed. But considered in partnership with the much more famous Ninth Symphony, it sheds light on the composer's spiritual view. 'Missa Solemnis,' a Divine Bit of Beethoven Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5202103/5202141" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Music Hearing The Joy of Cooking, Again Fresh Air February 10, 2006 The Joy of Cooking, a band led by two women out of Berkeley, Calif., in the late 1960s, is enjoying something of a revival. The group's brand of folk-rock included elements of jazz, blues and Latin music. Hearing The Joy of Cooking, Again Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5200318/5200319" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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The Grammy Awards Critic's Picks for Classical Music Grammys February 8, 2006 The music industry's stars will gather in Los Angeles Wednesday night for the 48th annual Grammy Awards. Music reviewer Tom Manoff shares his favorites among the classical music nominees. Critic's Picks for Classical Music Grammys Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5196760/5196761" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Culture Vintage Sounds of Miami Reborn: 'Eccentric Soul' Fresh Air February 8, 2006 The legendary soul scene in Miami that had its heyday in the 1960s and 1970s is the subject of a new retrospective. Eccentric Soul: The Deep City Label the imprint that discovered Betty Wright, Paul Kelly, and Clarence "Blowfly" Reid. Vintage Sounds of Miami Reborn: 'Eccentric Soul' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5196295/5196296" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Channeling Monk's Jazz Fresh Air February 7, 2006 Monk's Bones is the new CD from the Monk's Music Trio. Channeling Monk's Jazz Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5194041/5194042" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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'First Impressions of Earth' from the Strokes Fresh Air February 6, 2006 First Impressions of Earth is the third album by the Strokes. The record offers some self-criticism — and some frantic career adjustment in the midst of the music. The Strokes begin a 17-city tour on March 3. 'First Impressions of Earth' from the Strokes Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5191776/5191777" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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The Grammy Awards Director's Cuts: Grammy Time February 5, 2006 Weekend Edition Sunday music director Ned Wharton takes a look beyond Mariah and Bono at some Grammy nominated music you might not have heard. Jimmy Sturr's Shake, Rattle and Polka, anyone? Director's Cuts: Grammy Time Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5189744/5189993" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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'American Primitive': Second Batch of Musical Gems February 3, 2006 The late John Fahey, an eccentric guitarist and music historian, co-founded Revenant Records. Fahey's last project before he died in 2001 was American Primitiven Vol. 2, a collection of early 20th-century American recordings by artists so obscure that folk music archivists had overlooked them. 'American Primitive': Second Batch of Musical Gems Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5188032/5188033" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Railroad Earth Jams Live on Two-CD 'Elko' February 3, 2006 Rolling Stone music critic Christian Hoard reviews Elko, the new live double album by the jam band Railroad Earth. Unlike most jam bands with extended electric guitar solos, Railroad Earth is a bluegrass band — so expect extended mandolin solos, instead. Railroad Earth Jams Live on Two-CD 'Elko' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5187434/5187435" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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'Cubist' from Puerto Rico: Piano Jazz Fresh Air February 2, 2006 Cubist Music is the new recording by Puerto Rican pianist Edsel Gomez. It's on the Zoho label. 'Cubist' from Puerto Rico: Piano Jazz Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5185360/5185361" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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