Four Decades Later, Wilson's 'Smile' Hits London February 25, 2004 Bill Radke reviews former Beach Boy Brian Wilson's long-anticipated London performance of songs from his unreleased album Smile. Four Decades Later, Wilson's 'Smile' Hits London Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1700586/95703711" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Music Review: 'Feels Like Home' from Norah Jones Fresh Air February 19, 2004 Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews Jones' second album, Feels Like Home, on the jazz label Blue Note. Music Review: 'Feels Like Home' from Norah Jones Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1684315/1684316" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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'Foly!' from Mali's Habib Koite February 12, 2004 Malian guitarist Habib Koite issues a new live album, Foly!. The double-disc release is an attempt to capture the flavor of Koite's live performances, which bring out the many influences in his blend of Afro-pop, from jazz to classical and rock. Music critic Banning Eyre has a review. 'Foly!' from Mali's Habib Koite Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1673116/1673117" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Music Review: 'Margerine Eclipse' from Stereolab February 5, 2004 The electronic-pop group Stereolab releases its first full-length CD since losing a core member to a cycling accident. The new album is called Margerine Eclipse. Critic Tom Moon has a review. Music Review: 'Margerine Eclipse' from Stereolab Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1646889/1646890" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Rock History: Television Fresh Air January 29, 2004 Rock historian Ed Ward looks at the early days of the Neon Boys who became the band Television. The "lost" third album by Television has just come out on CD — a 25-year old live broadcast, and their first two albums have just been remastered. Rock History: Television Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1624191/1624192" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Music Review: 'Cuckooland' from Robert Wyatt January 20, 2004 Robert Wyatt releases his first CD in six years, Cuckooland. Wyatt is joined on the new CD by Brian Eno, David Gilmour and Wyatt's wife, Alfreda Benge, who co-wrote many of the songs. David Greenberger has a review. Music Review: 'Cuckooland' from Robert Wyatt Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1608139/1608140" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Music Review: 'Simple Truths' from the Holmes Brothers January 19, 2004 The three Holmes Brothers have been playing music since 1979, a mix of gospel and blues — particularly electric blues. Their new CD, Simple Truths, features both originals and songs by Willie Nelson, Hank Williams and Bob Marley. Grammy-winning producer Craig Street, who has worked with Norah Jones and Cassandra Wilson, produced the record. Meredith Ochs has a review. Music Review: 'Simple Truths' from the Holmes Brothers Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1604967/1604968" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Joshua Bell's New 'Romance' January 4, 2004 Joshua Bell plays a Stradivarius violin built in 1713 that's been notoriously stolen a few times. On his latest CD, the young virtuoso borrows a few great classical melodies and transposes them. He discusses his results with NPR's Liane Hansen. Joshua Bell's New 'Romance' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1581280/1582264" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Music Review: 'This Is Not A Test' from Missy Elliott December 30, 2003 Independent music critic Christian Bordal reviews Missy Elliott's new CD, This Is Not A Test. Music Review: 'This Is Not A Test' from Missy Elliott Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1576447/1576448" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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'Charlie Brown Christmas' Keeps Giving December 22, 2003 Music critic Michelle Mercer reflects on the music from "A Charlie Brown Christmas" by the Vince Guaraldi Trio. For Mercer, the jazz tunes are sound of the holidays, and they reflect some of the season's less-cheerful sentiments. 'Charlie Brown Christmas' Keeps Giving Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1565941/1565942" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Music Review: 'Hello Starling' from Josh Ritter December 10, 2003 Singer-songwriter Josh Ritter's new CD, Hello Starling, has drawn comparisons to Bob Dylan. The CD, Ritter's second, offers songs that use basic, acoustic, instrumentation to back up Ritter's introspective lyrics. Meredith Ochs has a review. Music Review: 'Hello Starling' from Josh Ritter Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1541696/1541698" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Music Review: 'Nat King Cole: The Classic Singles' Fresh Air December 9, 2003 Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews the new collection, Nat King Cole: The Classic Singles Music Review: 'Nat King Cole: The Classic Singles' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1539102/1539103" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Music Review: 'The Black Album' from Jay-Z December 8, 2003 Music critic Ta-Nehisi Coates reviews that latest — and apparently last — album from rap and pop music icon Jay-Z. Music Review: 'The Black Album' from Jay-Z Listen · 4:11 4:11 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1537873/1537874" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Violinist Mixes Improv Into Baroque Sonata December 4, 2003 Violinist Andrew Manze and harpsichordist Richard Egarr take a sonata by Arcangelo Corelli into new territory — at least for modern audiences. Manze improvises within Corelli's score, as he believes was common practice when it was performed in 1700. Manze and Eggar's new CD is called Corelli Violin Sonatas, Op. 5. Hear NPR's Melissa Block and NPR's Fred Child. Violinist Mixes Improv Into Baroque Sonata Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1532767/1532768" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Prefuse 73's 'One-Word Extinguisher' December 2, 2003 Prefuse 73 is one alter ego of the musician and producer Scott Herren. Herren hails from Atlanta but now lives in Spain, where he makes hip-hop music that is far removed from the slickly produced hits of mainstream artists like 50 Cent and Eminem. Will Hermes has a review. Prefuse 73's 'One-Word Extinguisher' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1529649/1529650" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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