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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Culture 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 dBÂ’s 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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'Genius' Duets from Ray Charles Hits Shelves August 31, 2004 The CD that Ray Charles spent much of the last two years of his life working on is released. Called Genius Loves Company the CD features duets with Norah Jones, Van Morrison and BB King, among others. NPR's Tom Moon has a review. 'Genius' Duets from Ray Charles Hits Shelves Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3881749/3881750" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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New Jazz, Dave Burrell's 'Expansion' Fresh Air August 31, 2004 Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews Expansion, the new CD by pianist Dave Burrell (High Two label). New Jazz, Dave Burrell's 'Expansion' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3881212/3881213" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Musicians' New CDs Bring Rebirth of Soul August 23, 2004 Reviewer Tom Terrell takes a look at three artists who are producing soul music reminiscent of the 1970s. They are the British band Sweetback, and the American singers Angie Stone and Ricky Fante. Sweetback's album is titled Stage 2, Angie Stone's new album is Stoned Love, and Fante's album is Rewind. Musicians' New CDs Bring Rebirth of Soul Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3866350/3866351" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Cellist in Taiwan August 19, 2004 Chris Nickson reviews cellist David Darling's latest CD, called Mudanin Kata. It's a collaboration with a group of rural Taiwanese named the Wulu Bunun, just released on Riverboat Records. Cellist in Taiwan Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3860054/3860055" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Marc Broussard: Soul Singer from the Bayou August 14, 2004 Marc Broussard has the husky voice of a Motown legend, but he's just a Louisiana boy at heart. His debut CD, Carencro, is named for his hometown. He chats with NPR's Jennifer Ludden. Marc Broussard: Soul Singer from the Bayou Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3849460/3852131" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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