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Newport Folk 2018 Preview: Cheech And Chong, Kaia Kater, Glorietta, And More

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Newport Folk 2018 Preview: Cheech And Chong, Kaia Kater, Glorietta, And More

July 24, 2018 • All Songs Considered's Bob Boilen chats with Newport Folk Festival executive producer Jay Sweet about this year's surprising lineup.

Newport Folk 2018 Preview: Cheech And Chong, Kaia Kater, Glorietta, And More

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Stream The 2018 Newport Folk Festival This Weekend

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Stream The 2018 Newport Folk Festival This Weekend

July 27, 2018 • Hear sets from Courtney Barnett, Margo Price, Lucius, Fantastic Negrito and more during the live stream of the Newport Folk Festival.

John Paul White, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2017

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John Paul White, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2017

August 11, 2017 • "If you came to this set looking to be cheered up, you're screwed," White deadpanned from the stage. His music can give goosebumps, even on a sunny summer day; hear his set at Newport now.

John Paul White, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2017

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Joseph, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2017

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Joseph, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2017

August 11, 2017 • The Portland trio, composed of sisters Natalie, Meegan and Allison Closner, makes music that invites its audience to share in its bond of sisterhood. Hear Joseph's set at Newport Folk now.

Joseph, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2017

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Julia Jacklin, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2017

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Julia Jacklin, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2017

August 11, 2017 • The folk-rock singer from Australia's Blue Mountains makes music that confronts all the anxieties a 20-something feels about getting older. Hear songs from her debut album, Don't Let The Kids Win.

Julia Jacklin, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2017

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Wilco, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2017

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Wilco, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2017

August 9, 2017 • Twenty years in, the Chicago band has staying power without sacrificing a sense of sonic exploration. Hear its catalog-spanning Newport Folk set now.

Wilco, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2017

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John Prine And Friends, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2017

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John Prine And Friends, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2017

August 4, 2017 • Hear one of Americana's most influential songwriters perform some of his timeless tunes alongside special guests Margo Price, Roger Waters, Justin Vernon and more.

John Prine And Friends, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2017

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