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Playing Music Together Online Is Not As Simple As It Seems

July 15, 2020 • For musicians who want to play together while following social distancing guidelines, the solution goes beyond a Zoom call. Pianist Dan Tepfer leads us down the technological rabbit hole.

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The Galaxy-Expanding, Peace-Loving Trumpet Of Eddie Gale: Hear The Essentials

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The Galaxy-Expanding Trumpet Of Eddie Gale

The trumpeter, who died last week at the age of 78, was at the vanguard of jazz's midcentury development and is regarded as a legend by his peers.

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On this week's playlist, hear Psychic Temple's rock-and-roll rave-up featuring The Dream Syndicate, Mary Lattimore's ambient harp melancholy and a beat-less rap meditation from Wu-Tang affiliate Killah Priest.

Start Here: Your Guide To Getting Into K-Pop

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Your Guide To Getting Into K-Pop

Korean pop's near-total global ubiquity may be intimidating for the uninitiated, but getting into the music shouldn't be. Our introduction includes tracks by H.O.T., Girls Generation, BTS and more.

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A steady stream of great tunes have popped up on streaming services while coronavirus news has dominated headlines. Here's what you've missed.

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Korean Pop, Away From The Hit Factories

The country's K-pop idols have found success worldwide, to the point that they are now synonymous with the country's popular and/or modern music. But there's a lot more where that came from.

New Mix: Snoh Aalegra, MXXWLL, Golda May, More

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New Mix: Snoh Aalegra, MXXWLL, Golda May, More

This week's All Songs Considered mix features the extraordinary voice of Golda May, the cello music of Diana Burgess, the soul-filled sounds of Snoh Aalegra and more.

The Many Electronic Surprises To Be Found In The Nation's Vast Archive Of Folk Music

Smithsonian Folkways' vast historical archive of folk music has some surprising and futuristic entries among its aisles. Thomas Vogel/Getty Images hide caption

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