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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.

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

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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.

Charles Mingus with Eric Dolphy, Fats Domino, 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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Friday July 6, 2007

Our Show

Can Rock Save the World?

July 6, 2007 • Kevin Wall, Josh Jackson and Alejandro Escovedo talk about music's role in bringing about change. They join Bob in examining the ways rock has helped solve problems on a global and personal level.

Can Rock Save the World?

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Thursday June 28, 2007

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The Kaiser Chiefs, Amiina, Tord Gustavsen Trio

June 28, 2007 • A popsicle parade with Michael Hearst; Ambient Icelandic string quartet Amiina; 'Once' by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova; Bob Dylan covered by Bryan Ferry; Sublime jazz from the Tord Gustavsen Trio.

The Kaiser Chiefs, Amiina, Tord Gustavsen Trio

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Thursday June 14, 2007

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The National, Polyphonic Spree, Patti Smith

June 14, 2007 • A beautifully fake empire from The National; New music from the epic Polyphonic Spree; Brilliant new pop from Scotland's Travis; Lennon via Jakob Dylan, Dhani Harrison and more.

The National, Polyphonic Spree, Patti Smith

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Tuesday June 5, 2007

Our Show

Summer 2007 Music Preview

June 5, 2007 • All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen chats with NPR reviewers Robert Christgau, Meredith Ochs and Will Hermes about the CDs they're most looking forward to this Summer.

Summer 2007 Music Preview

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Friday June 1, 2007

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Sgt. Pepper's At 40

June 1, 2007 • For many fans, hearing Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band for the first time was a life-changing experience.

Bob Boilen Remembers Sgt. Pepper's.

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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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