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Singer-Songwriter Victoria Canal, In-Studio
Spanish singer and songwriter Victoria Canal mixes pop styles, framing wisdom, vulnerability, and a sense of light-hearted play. Canal performs tunes from "Slowly It Dawns", in-studio. Feb 20, 2025
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The Resilience, Wisdom, and Hope in Brother Ali's Hip Hop, In-Studio
The veteran hip-hop artist Brother Ali (Rhymesayers) and producer Anthony “Ant” Davis (Atmosphere) weave stories and perform self-reflective and hopeful hip hop, in-studio. Feb 17, 2025
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Intertwining Melodies From American Rock Band, Horsegirl
Chicago-formed, New York-based American rock band Horsegirl showcases their mastery of counterpoint in a DIY way. They play new songs from their latest "Phonetics On And On", in-studio. Feb 13, 2025
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Sam Amidon Recasts and Expands Folk Songs, In-Studio
Sam Amidon expands folk tunes – shape note anthems, murder ballads, traditional songs - from both sides of the Atlantic. He plays new arrangements from his latest, Salt River, in-studio. Feb 10, 2025
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Afrobeat From Amayo Blends Nigerian Heritage and Kung Fu Teachings, In-Studio
Nigerian-born, now Atlanta-based singer Amayo draws on the sounds of 1970s Nigerian funk with jazzy horns and Kung Fu inspiration. Amayo and his band play in-studio. Feb 6, 2025
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Cellist Abel Selaocoe On Finding Things That Bind Us Together
The South African-born, UK-based cellist and vocalist Abel Selaocoe celebrates his ancestral heritage, classical music, and deep listening. He plays new music, solo, in-studio. Feb 3, 2025
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The Band Wunderhorse, Very Raw, No Frills, In-Studio
The English band Wunderhorse captures a visceral feeling that is "very imperfect, very live, very raw; no frills". Wunderhorse plays in-studio. Jan 30, 2025
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Richard Reed Parry's 'Quiet River of Dust' (Archives)
Composer and co-founder of the instrumental group Bell Orchestre, Richard Reed Parry is also a part of Arcade Fire. His "Quiet River of Dust" band performs in-studio. (Archives, 2018.) Jan 27, 2025
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South African Guitarist Derek Gripper Translates Kora and J.S. Bach, In-Studio
South African guitar virtuoso Derek Gripper plays music translated from kora, the 21 stringed lute-harp, on his 6-string guitar, plus arrangements of J.S. Bach and originals, in-studio. Jan 23, 2025
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Enhanced Chamber Music by W4RP Trio and LIKWUID, In-Studio
Stravinsky-esque theatricality, the fire and brimstone of gospel music, and grandiose hip-hop production come together in the cross-genre chamber music of W4RP Trio. They play in-studio. Jan 20, 2025
