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Erasing Genres En Español: A Smoky-Voiced Jazz Singer Meets Classical Strings

Magos Hererra's new album, Dreamers, with the string quartet and Brooklyn Rider, is steeped in Latin American culture. Shervin Lainez/Sony Music hide caption

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Deceptive Cadence

Erasing Genres En Español: A Smoky-Voiced Jazz Singer Meets Classical Strings

The resourceful Mexican jazz singer Magos Herrera partners with the string quartet Brooklyn Rider, creating an album that's steeped in Latin American culture.

Erasing Genres En Español: A Smoky-Voiced Jazz Singer Meets Classical Strings

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The Thistle & Shamrock: From The Archives Part 2

This week's episode of The Thistle & Shamrock features music by Archie Fisher. Courtesy of the Artist hide caption

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The Thistle & Shamrock: From The Archives Part 2

Join Fiona Ritchie for a chance to explore more highlights from the past decade of radio shows. This week, we feature music and interviews with Solas, William Jackson and Archie Fisher.

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The Gift Of Posthumous Prince Music

Prince's first posthumous album, Piano & A Microphone 1983, is out now. Kevin Winter/Getty Images hide caption

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The Gift Of Posthumous Prince Music

Rachel Martin talks to NPR Music critic Ann Powers about Piano & a Microphone 1983, Prince's first posthumous album of previously unreleased material, out now.

The Gift Of Posthumous Prince Music

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Aaron Lee Tasjan Mixes Yearning Vocals And Strong Guitar On 'Karma For Cheap'

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Tasjan has played in bluegrass festivals and also opened for punk bands. Critic Ken Tucker says regardless of the musical genre, the singer-songwriter's third album "proves its worth."

Aaron Lee Tasjan Mixes Yearning Vocals And Strong Guitar On 'Karma For Cheap'

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Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band Travels Across Generations And Genres

The latest album from Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band, The Serpent's Mouth, walks a tightrope between embracing steel pan's melodious charm and its kitschy past. Sesse Lind/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band Travels Across Generations And Genres

This German group delivers steel drum covers of Mary J. Blige, Mobb Deep, Gang Starr and more.

Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band Travels Across Generations And Genres

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Wayne Shorter's 'Emanon' Is An Oversized, Mixed-Media Jazz Event

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Decades after he changed modern music as member of Miles Davis' 1960s quintet, and then as co-founder of the band Weather Report, Shorter continues to break ground with a new triple album.

Wayne Shorter's 'Emanon' Is An Oversized, Mixed-Media Jazz Event

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Carrie Underwood Pushes Her Boundaries And Addresses Gun Violence On 'Cry Pretty'

Carrie Underwood latest album, Cry Pretty, pushes her creative boundaries and leans into modern R&B while still retaining her Oklahoma roots. Randee St. Nicholas/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Carrie Underwood Pushes Her Boundaries And Addresses Gun Violence On 'Cry Pretty'

On her latest album, the country star dabbles in modern R&B and addresses issues most of her industry peers have shied away from.

Carrie Underwood Pushes Her Boundaries And Addresses Gun Violence On 'Cry Pretty'

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With 'Emanon,' Jazz Elder Wayne Shorter Grandly Sweeps The Stars

Wayne Shorter, photographed in 2014. The famed saxophonist's ambitious new project, Emanon -- encompassing three discs of interweaving jazz explorations and orchestral arrangements, with an accompanying graphic novel — was released Sep. 14, 2018. NurPhoto/Corbis via Getty Images hide caption

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With 'Emanon,' Jazz Elder Wayne Shorter Grandly Sweeps The Stars

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The veteran saxophonist, set to become a Kennedy Center Honoree in December, releases epic project, encompassing a graphic novel and over two hours of new music.