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Best Albums Of 2019 (So Far): Aldous Harding To Holly Herndon

Best Albums Of 2019 (So Far): Aldous Harding To Holly Herndon

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Best Albums Of 2019 (So Far)

June 25, 2019 • We asked our panel of public radio writers one question: What is your favorite album of 2019 so far? There were so many ways to answer.

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Viking's Choice: Appalachian Juggalo Blues, Psychedelic Black Metal, More

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Viking's Choice

Frank Hurricane pens an ode to lonely juggalos everywhere, Skáphe + Wormlust collapses a black hole with black metal and Lea Bertucci takes her sax to a grain elevator.

All Songs Considered

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All Songs Considered

A weekly playlist of songs heard on the popular NPR music discovery podcast, now featuring artists discovered in Seattle.

The World Cafe Playlist

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The World Cafe Playlist XPN

Newly updated with tracks by Spoon, Sheer Mag, Hiss Golden Messenger and Whitney.

Wade In The Water

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Wade In The Water

Hear the history of American gospel music and its impact on soul, jazz and R&B.

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Why The Seattle Music Scene Is A Glimpse At The Future

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Why The Seattle Music Scene Is A Glimpse At The Future

On this week's All Songs Considered we explore the city that gave us the noise of Jimi Hendrix and Nirvana and the introspection of Fleet Foxes and Death Cab For Cutie.

Tasha Cobbs Leonard: Tiny Desk Concert

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Tasha Cobbs Leonard: Tiny Desk Concert

Tasha Cobbs Leonard is widely regarded as one of the best gospel singers performing today. Her set at the Tiny Desk moved many at the NPR offices to tears.

Watch The Monterey Jazz Festival On Tour Celebrate 60 Years

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Watch The Monterey Jazz Festival On Tour Celebrate 60 Years

Watch the Monterey Jazz Festival On Tour featuring Christian Sands, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Bria Skonberg, Melissa Aldana, Yasushi Nakamura and Jamison Ross.

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A mix of old favorites and new music from NPR's All Songs Considered.

The Current

New music and the music that inspired it, from local to legendary. From Minnesota Public Radio.

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KCRW's 24/7 music channel, curated by Morning Becomes Eclectic.

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Dedicated to music and discovery, from indie rock to Afropop.

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Portland's mix of Pacific Northwest artists and the best new music.

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New York City's premier public radio music station.

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Philadelphia's top music source, and producer of World Cafe.

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Everything from early doo-wop to contemporary slow jams, hosted by Jason King.

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Weird and wonderful music from artists, composers and traditional musicians.

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All Songs Considered

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All Songs Considered

Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton spin new music from emerging bands and musical icons.

Alt.Latino

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Alt.Latino

Latino arts and culture explained with music and conversation, presented by Felix Contreras.

Fresh Air Interviews

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Fresh Air Interviews

Terry Gross interviews luminary artists about their lives and musical work

From the Top

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From The Top

NPR Music presents From The Top program highlights. For the complete From The Top program website, visit www.fromthetop.org.

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Jazz Night

Jazz Night In America is a public radio program, a video concert documentary series, and an online home for the music, from NPR Music, WBGO and Jazz at Lincoln Center.

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Metropolis

KCRW's Jason Bentley hosts a weekly spin of the best electronic, dance and beyond.

Mountain Stage

Mountain Stage

Live recordings from the award-winning public radio program, hosted by Larry Groce.

Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz

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Piano Jazz

Each week, NPR's award-winning program showcases both acclaimed artists and up-and-coming performers as they share music and memories.

The Thistle & Shamrock

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The Thistle & Shamrock

Award-winning radio host Fiona Ritchie explores evolving music from Celtic roots in Europe and North America.

World Cafe

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World Cafe

WXPN in Philadelphia and host Talia Schlanger present interviews and performances with today's essential and emerging artists.

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