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Wednesday March 1, 2006

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Shrift, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Hank Williams III

March 1, 2006 • A digital marriage: Blondie and The Doors; Reimagining the music of Brian Eno; Mystic Chords of Memory meet Nobody; Ethereal electronica from Shrift; Bossa Nova legend Antonio Carlos Jobim and more.

Shrift, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Hank Williams III

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Wednesday February 22, 2006

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David Gilmour, Byrne and Eno, Ben Harper

February 22, 2006 • Pink Floyd's David Gilmour; A groundbreaking reissue: Byrne and Eno; Electronica out of Africa: Congotronics; Rare '60s soul music: Eccentric Soul; Singer and slide guitarist Ben Harper and more.

David Gilmour, Byrne and Eno, Ben Harper

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Wednesday February 15, 2006

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Belle and Sebastian, Frank Emilio Flynn, Arctic Monkeys

February 15, 2006 • New music from Belle and Sebastian; singer for New Pornographers Neko Case; the simple, sweet songs of Super XX Man; Contra dances from The Portland Connection and more.

Belle and Sebastian, Frank Emilio Flynn, Arctic Monkeys

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Wednesday February 8, 2006

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John Fahey, Rosanne Cash, Robert Pollard

February 8, 2006 • A Portland tribute to the late Elliott Smith; Remembering guitarist John Fahey; A cool compilation from Asthmatic Kitty; An intimate recording from Rosanne Cash and more.

John Fahey, Rosanne Cash, Robert Pollard

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Thursday February 2, 2006

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The Grammys 2006

February 2, 2006 • All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen talks with NPR music reviewers Tom Moon, Will Hermes and Meredith Ochs about this year's Grammy Awards nominees.

The Grammys 2006

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Wednesday January 25, 2006

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Hem, Mozart, Explosions in the Sky

January 25, 2006 • Rilo Kiley singer Jenny Lewis; Gorgeous odds and ends from Hem; Former Byrds singer Roger McGuinn; Remembering the remarkable Mozart; Instrumental rock by Explosions in the Sky and more.

Hem, Mozart, Explosions in the Sky

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Wednesday January 18, 2006

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Cat Power, Alison Balsom, Refugee All Stars

January 18, 2006 • A taste of soul music from Cat Power; former Belle and Sebastian singer Isobel Campbell; Bach from trumpeter Alison Balsom; Stray Cats rockabilly bassist Lee Rocker and more.

Cat Power, Alison Balsom, Refugee All Stars

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Wednesday January 11, 2006

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Billy Bragg, Janis Ian, José González

January 11, 2006 • Reissued work from Billy Bragg; New music from folk singer Janis Ian; Country morphs into jazz with Robinella; A tribute to Jeff and Tim Buckley; Broken Social Scene's Jason Collett and more.

Billy Bragg, Janis Ian, José González

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Wednesday January 4, 2006

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The Strokes, Ray Davies, Liz Carroll

January 4, 2006 • Long-awaited new music from The Strokes; a first-ever solo studio CD by former Kinks frontman Ray Davies; Tortoise and Bonnie Prince Billy collaborate on a new CD and more.

The Strokes, Ray Davies, Liz Carroll

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Friday December 16, 2005

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The Best Music of 2005

December 16, 2005 • All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen counts down listener picks for the 10 best CDs of 2005, with NPR music reviewers Will Hermes, Tom Moon and Meredith Ochs.

The Best Music of 2005

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Wednesday December 7, 2005

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Patti Smith, Jelly Roll Morton, Jens Lekman

December 7, 2005 • Horses remastered and live from Patti Smith; A preview of new music by Nellie McKay; A new retrospective on Jelly Roll Morton; Stunning slack key guitar from Sonny Lim and more.

Patti Smith, Jelly Roll Morton, Jens Lekman

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Wednesday November 23, 2005

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2005's Most Underrated CDs

November 23, 2005 • All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen talks with several music critics about some of the CDs you may have overlooked this year.

2005's Most Underrated CDs

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Wednesday November 16, 2005

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Wilco, Kate Bush, Calexico

November 16, 2005 • A stunning live recording from Wilco; Live music from Nebraska's Bright Eyes; Tribal art pop by Orenda Fink; Six Feet Under soundtrack favorite Sia; A beautiful return for Kate Bush and more.

Wilco, Kate Bush, Calexico

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Wednesday November 9, 2005

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Imogen Heap, New Pornographers, The Move

November 9, 2005 • Sweet, art pop from Matt Pond PA; The vocoder voice of Imogen Heap; Canada's power pop New Pornographers; Concert for Bangladesh: George Harrison; A 1971 psychedelic reissue from The Move and more.

Imogen Heap, New Pornographers, The Move

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Wednesday November 2, 2005

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Stevie Wonder, John Fogerty, Trey Anastasio

November 2, 2005 • New urban soul from Stevie Wonder; Reunited with his old songs: John Fogerty; Detroit power pop from Brendan Benson; New psychedelia in Children of Nuggets and more.

Stevie Wonder, John Fogerty, Trey Anastasio

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