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Billy Bragg explains how the roots of Americana music lead back to Britain

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Why was British Musician Billy Bragg invited to present at the 2013 Americana Music Festival? Seems unusual, but Bragg argues that the British were actually integral in developing Americana music after World War II.

Canadian Physics Student’s Rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody Goes Viral

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Research shows listening to different musical genres leaves lasting impact on brain

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The Fiscal Cliff, in Song

Year in Review: Sandra Fluke’s Unexpected Political Stardom

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Music Heard on The Air, Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Music Heard on Air

Tunes Spun On The World between our reports on Christmas Day, December 25, 2012. Artists featured are Kitka, Marta Sebestyen, Lisa Lynne, Nightnoise, Jon Kennedy, Tone Loc, Bananarama, and The Enchanters.

Modfather Paul Weller’s Dangerous Age

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He’s been called the “Modfather.” Paul Weller’s music catalogue dates back to the 1970s and the iconic English punk band The Jam.

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Live in Studio: Dirty Projectors

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Dirty Projectors manage to be both avant-garde and accessible – the band plays experimental rock you can still dance to. They’ve collaborated with Björk and David Byrne, and been covered by Solange Knowles (sister of Beyoncé).

The Unthanks Release ‘The Songs of Robert Wyatt and Antony & The Johnsons’

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The band’s recent CD “The Songs of Robert Wyatt and Antony & The Johnsons” was recorded in an intimate and unconventional setting – the Union Chapel in London.

Music Heard on Air for March 25, 2011

Music Heard on Air

Tunes spun on The World between our reports for March 25, 2011. Artists featured are: Kaya Project, Vieux Farka Toure, Prem Joshua & Chintan, Kila, Baka Beyond.

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