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Friday May 25, 2007

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Paul McCartney, Phillip Bimstein, Art Brut

May 25, 2007 • Motown reborn in the music of Ryan Shaw; Mott the Hoople frontman Ian Hunter; The ever present past of Paul McCartney; Postal Service electronic artist Dntel and more.

Paul McCartney, Phillip Bimstein, Art Brut

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Friday May 18, 2007

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The Music of Portugal: Pt. II

May 18, 2007 • This is the second in our two-part series on the music of Portugal. Host Bob Boilen travels to Lisbon, the home of Fado, the yearning, languid music from the south of Portugal.

The Music of Portugal: Pt. II

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Thursday May 10, 2007

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The White Stripes, Rufus Wainwright, Elliott Smith

May 10, 2007 • Unreleased rarities from Elliott Smith and more.

The White Stripes, Rufus Wainwright, Elliott Smith

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Thursday May 3, 2007

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The Music of Portugal

May 3, 2007 • On this edition of All Songs Considered: you may fall in love with Portugal. Host Bob Boilen visits the city of Porto and meets one amazing Portuguese radio DJ, Alvaro Costa.

The Music of Portugal

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Thursday April 19, 2007

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Bjork, Feist, Podington Bear

April 19, 2007 • A tribal, electric shock from Björk; A posthumous release by Ibrahim Ferrer; The best recording yet from Feist; Austin's magical, soaring Shearwater; Bach as jazz by The Jacques Loussier Trio and more

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Thursday April 12, 2007

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Antibalas, The Besnard Lakes, Let's Go Sailing

April 12, 2007 • The African beats of Brooklyn's Antibalas; The Sahara's rebel group Tinariwen; Dark harmonies from The Besnard Lakes; The controlled chaos of Frog Eyes; The whimsical pop of Let's Go Sailing and more.

Antibalas, The Besnard Lakes, Let's Go Sailing

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Thursday April 5, 2007

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Legendary Producer Joe Boyd Plays DJ

April 5, 2007 • Bob Boilen talks with legendary music producer Joe Boyd about his work with artists like Pink Floyd, Nick Drake and Eric Clapton in the 1960s.

Legendary Producer Joe Boyd Plays DJ

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Thursday March 22, 2007

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Spring Music Preview, 2007

March 22, 2007 • Bob Boilen speaks with reviewers Robert Christgau, Will Hermes and Meredith Ochs about the new CDs they're most looking forward to this spring.

Spring Music Preview, 2007

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Friday March 16, 2007

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South by Southwest

March 16, 2007 • All Songs Considered features a special roundtable discussion on SXSW, plus a sampler of some of the standout acts. SXSW is one of the world's most lauded showcases for groundbreaking artists.

South by Southwest

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Thursday March 8, 2007

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Guest DJ Conor Oberst

March 8, 2007 • Bright Eyes frontman Conor Oberst is a gifted and prolific songwriter. Oberst chats with Bob Boilen about the new CD and shares some of his favorite songs.

Guest DJ Conor Oberst

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Friday March 2, 2007

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Rickie Lee Jones, The Knife, Fountains of Wayne

March 2, 2007 • A strong return from Rickie Lee Jones; David Bowie meets The Last Town Chorus; Haunting Nashville singer Cortney Tidwell; Swedish electronica duo The Knife and more.

Rickie Lee Jones, The Knife, Fountains of Wayne

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Thursday February 22, 2007

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Guest DJ Lily Allen

February 22, 2007 • British singer Lily Allen writes infectious, bouncing pop music with wickedly biting lyrics. Lily Allen chats with All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen and shares some of her favorite music.

Guest DJ Lily Allen

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Thursday February 8, 2007

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John Waters Shares His Favorite Love Songs

February 8, 2007 • Guest DJ John Waters spins his favorite love songs, offering an utterly charming and sometimes irreverent mix of music for Valentine's Day.

John Waters Shares His Favorite Love Songs

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Thursday February 1, 2007

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Bloc Party, Deerhoof, Giant Brain

February 1, 2007 • A sophomore release from Bloc Party; Introspective Scotsman James Yorkston; The Animal Collective's Panda Bear; San Francisco art rock trio Deerhoof; Ali Farka Toure's son Vieux Farka Toure and more.

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Friday January 26, 2007

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The Good The Bad and the Queen, Explosions in the Sky, Tom Brosseau

January 26, 2007 • The Good The Bad and the Queen; Instrumental rock with Do Make Say Think; The airy duo The Bird and The Bee; Ohio's Christian rapper John Reuben; The Sigur Ros of TX: Explosions in the Sky and more.

The Good The Bad and the Queen, Explosions in the Sky, Tom Brosseau

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