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Saturday September 29, 2012

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Favorite Sessions

Sallie Ford: New Songs From An Old Soul

OPB

September 29, 2012 • The blues-rock band Sallie Ford and the Sound Outside introduced some new material during their session at opbmusic's studios. Watch Ford and company perform "Addicted" and "Party Kids."

Wednesday September 26, 2012

KCRW

Favorite Sessions

KCRW Presents: Yuna

KCRW

September 26, 2012 • With her shimmering, soulful presence, Yuna is something special in this performance of "Live Your Life." The Malaysian singer has been writing and recording music since she was a teenager.

Tuesday September 25, 2012

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Favorite Sessions

Mumford & Sons: The Power Of 'Babel'

WFUV

September 25, 2012 • The wildly popular London band visits WFUV's studios in New York City to perform selections from its new album, Babel. Watch Mumford & Sons perform a new song, "Whispers in the Dark."

Monday September 24, 2012

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Tiny Desk

Yva Las Vegass: Tiny Desk Concert

September 24, 2012 • The New York street performer's songs feel like deep primal screams, each accompanied by a traditional Venezuelan cuatro — a small stringed instrument similar to a ukulele. At the NPR Music offices, Las Vegass weaves magic with her presence, her playing and especially her voice.

Yva Las Vegass: Tiny Desk Concert

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Saturday September 22, 2012

Lake Street Dive: A String Band With Soul

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Favorite Sessions

Lake Street Dive: A String Band With Soul

Folk Alley

September 22, 2012 • This Boston band blends jazz, folk and pop in a charming fashion. Watch Lake Street Dive turn Folk Alley's tent into a 1920s speakeasy with its performance of "Bobby Tanqueray."

Thursday September 20, 2012

WFUV

Favorite Sessions

Yeasayer: Synth-Toting Shapeshifters

WFUV

September 20, 2012 • Yeasayer is back with a trippy third album, Fragrant World, which pushes the trio back into a more experimental zone. At WFUV, the band performs the synth-driven and beat-heavy "Blue Paper."

Wednesday September 19, 2012

KCRW

Favorite Sessions

KCRW Presents: Antibalas

KCRW

September 19, 2012 • Antibalas, the 11-member Brooklyn collective, known for its spitfire festival appearances, is considered one of the leading purveyors of Afrobeat music. Here, it brings the heat in "Dirty Money."

Dave Douglas Quintet: Live From 92Y Tribeca

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Dave Douglas Quintet: Live From 92Y Tribeca

WBGO

September 19, 2012 • Before she died last year, the trumpeter's mother gave him a list of hymns to play at her memorial service, down to the specific verses. With a new band, aided by folksinger Aoife O'Donovan, Douglas presents a very personal project.

Listen Now: Dave Douglas Quintet In Concert (Full)

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Micachu & The Shapes: Weeds In The Forest

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Field Recordings

Micachu & The Shapes: Weeds In The Forest

September 19, 2012 • The London musicians complement their surroundings with everything that makes their music work: disarmingly plainspoken charm, ragged beauty, and uniqueness that blooms naturally.

Tuesday September 18, 2012

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Favorite Sessions

Menomena: Keeping Portland Weird

OPB

September 18, 2012 • Menomena co-founder Brent Knopf left the group, but the band's core members, Justin Harris and Danny Seim, carry forward its musical hallmarks in "Heavy Is As Heavy Does," performed here at opbmusic.

Monday September 17, 2012

Amanda Palmer And The Grand Theft Orchestra: Tiny Desk Concert

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Amanda Palmer And The Grand Theft Orchestra: Tiny Desk Concert

September 17, 2012 • Theatre Is Evil is genius, savvy pop filled with storytelling that won't let go. Watch Palmer and her band perform "The Killing Type," "Want It Back" and the appropriately titled "Ukulele Anthem."

Amanda Palmer And The Grand Theft Orchestra: Tiny Desk Concert

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