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Friday October 26, 2007

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Guest DJ Jens Lekman

October 26, 2007 • Swedish pop artist Jens Lekman talks about his latest CD, Night Falls Over Kortedala and shares some of his favorite recordings.

Guest DJ Jens Lekman

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Thursday October 18, 2007

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David Byrne, Beirut, Dirty Projectors

October 18, 2007 • A rare re-issue from David Byrne; Balkan Brass via the New York band Beirut; Wood spoons, laptop tunes: Tender Forever; More surprises from singer Nellie McKay and more.

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Friday October 12, 2007

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Fall Music Preview 2007

October 12, 2007 • Host Bob Boilen looks at some of the most anticipated CDs coming out before the end of the year, with NPR reviewers Meredith Ochs, Tom Moon and Robert Christgau.

Fall Music Preview 2007

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Friday October 5, 2007

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Caribou, Sunset Rubdown, PJ Harvey

October 5, 2007 • Mathematician turned musician Dan Snaith; '70s Southern California: Cass McCombs; A delightful Sunset Rubdown; Britpop singer, guitarist Richard Hawley and more.

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Friday September 28, 2007

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Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Dylan remixed, Doveman

September 28, 2007 • A duet from Robert Plant and Alison Krauss; Bob Dylan remixed by DJ Mark Ronson; British folk guitarist Martin Simpson; The trippy morning face of Small Sins and more.

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Friday September 21, 2007

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Louis Prima, Miles Davis, John Coltrane

September 21, 2007 • Jazz singer and trumpeter Louis Prima; A live recording from Miles Davis from 1963; Legendary saxophonist John Coltrane; Moody, ethereal singer Pieta Brown; A rich world of sound from Joe Henry.

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Wednesday September 12, 2007

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Jens Lekman, Nick Lowe, Jose Gonzalez

September 12, 2007 • Swedish art-pop singer Jens Lekman; distinguished country crooner Nick Lowe; Broken Social Scene's Kevin Drew; the gentle voiced, poignant Jose Gonzalez and more.

Jens Lekman, Nick Lowe, Jose Gonzalez

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Thursday September 6, 2007

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The New Pornographers, Manu Chao, Josh Ritter

September 6, 2007 • The best yet from The New Pornographers; Brilliant new art-pop by Bishop Allen; Surprises from new-folk singer Josh Ritter; Punk-inspired worldbeat artist Manu Chao and more.

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Thursday August 30, 2007

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Guest DJ: Anoushka Shankar

August 30, 2007 • Sitar master Anoushka Shankar spins some of her favorite songs and chats with All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen about her latest CD, Breathing Under Water.

Guest DJ: Anoushka Shankar

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Thursday August 23, 2007

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Rilo Kiley, Stars, Animal Collective

August 23, 2007 • 1980s-inspired pop from Canada's Stars; Master sitar player Anoushka Shankar; Psychedelic folk-pop from Iron and Wine; Guitarist Bill Frisell and Floratone; Jenny Lewis returns and more.

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Thursday August 16, 2007

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Dan Deacon, Queens of the Stone Age, St. Vincent

August 16, 2007 • Sufjan Stevens singer goes solo: St. Vincent; Soulful rock from Joan as Policewoman; Australian jazz bassist Tal Wilkenfeld.

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Thursday August 9, 2007

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LCD Soundsystem, Amy Winehouse, Common

August 9, 2007 • Hear music from LCD Soundsystem, Amy Winehouse, Patty Griffin, Roky Erickson and more.

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Friday August 3, 2007

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Charles Mingus with Eric Dolphy, Fats Domino, Thurston Moore

August 3, 2007 • Jazz legend Charles Mingus with Eric Dolphy; Rare recordings from Stephen Stills; Solo work by Sonic Youth's Thurston Moore.

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Thursday July 26, 2007

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Peel, David Dondero, John Vanderslice

July 26, 2007 • The best yet from Austin's Okkervil River; Infectious, feel-good pop from Peel; 16th century choral music by Stile Antico; Quirky, wild rock by Architecture in Helsinki and more.

Peel, David Dondero, John Vanderslice

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Thursday July 12, 2007

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Laurie Anderson, Interpol, Smashing Pumpkins

July 12, 2007 • A bold return for the Smashing Pumpkins and more.

Laurie Anderson, Interpol, Smashing Pumpkins

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