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Studio Sessions Musicians perform and discuss their work in the studios of NPR and NPR Music station partners. Live music sessions, interviews, and the best new songs in rock, pop, folk, classical, jazz, blues, urban, and world music. Watch video sessions.

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Moby On DJing For Kids And His 'Absurdly Grand' New Album

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Moby On DJing For Kids And His 'Absurdly Grand' New Album

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A wide-ranging conversation about long-term sobriety, DJ'ing children's parties, and why at 52 years old, the musician has no desire to tour again.

Moby On World Cafe

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World Cafe Nashville: Erin Rae

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World Cafe Nashville: Erin Rae

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With a gentle voice and deeply insightful songwriting, the Tennessee native has been a standout among the city's folk and Americana artists for years.

World Cafe Nashville: Erin Rae

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Jessica Lea Mayfield Shares Her Survival Story On 'Sorry Is Gone'

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Jessica Lea Mayfield Shares Her Survival Story On 'Sorry Is Gone'

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Mayfield shares her powerful story of surviving domestic violence in a very loud and distorted way on her latest album Sorry Is Gone.

Jessica Lea Mayfield On World Cafe

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Rick Springfield Gets Frank With God On 'The Snake King' Album

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Rick Springfield Gets Frank With God On 'The Snake King' Album

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The rock star gets frank with God, depression and demons on his latest album The Snake King.

Rick Springfield On World Cafe

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Sunflower Bean On World Cafe

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Sunflower Bean On World Cafe

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This three piece band has already been crowned by many as the hardest working band in New York.

Sunflower Bean On World Cafe

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I'm With Her On World Cafe

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I'm With Her On World Cafe

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With a blend so on point, they might as well be one person. Hear a live performance.

I'm With Her On World Cafe

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Black Rebel Motorcycle Club On World Cafe

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Black Rebel Motorcycle Club On World Cafe

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There is a different space that exists between the sounds of this San Francisco trio on its new album, 'Wrong Creatures.'

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club On World Cafe

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BØRNS On World Cafe

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BØRNS On World Cafe

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The avant-garde electro-pop artist talks about getting praise from Prince and working with Lana Del Rey.

Borns On World Cafe

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World Cafe Nashville: Caitlyn Smith

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World Cafe Nashville: Caitlyn Smith

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Smith's high register conjures thoughts of purple mountain majesty and when she drops into a murmur, it feels like she's telling you a secret she's never told anyone before.

World Cafe Nashville: Caitlyn Smith

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Marlon Williams On World Cafe

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Marlon Williams On World Cafe

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The New Zealand singer explains the process of writing a breakup album and why it's easier to write a sad song than a happy song.

Marlon Williams On World Cafe

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Jorge Drexler On World Cafe

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Jorge Drexler On World Cafe

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The Uruguayan star reflects on the many phases of his career and performs live with his band from NPR Music's Tiny Desk.

Jorge Drexler On World Cafe

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From The Vault: Jade Bird On FUV Live

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From The Vault: Jade Bird On FUV Live

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The rising Americana singer from the U.K. performs and sits down with host Rita Houston to discuss her debut EP.

From The Vault: Jade Bird On FUV Live

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Darlingside On World Cafe

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Darlingside On World Cafe

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Since its 2015 release, Birds Say, the indie folk band has continued to grow, incorporating more instrumentation.

Darlingside On World Cafe

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Jen Cloher On World Cafe

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Jen Cloher On World Cafe

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On the heels of a successful U.S. tour, the Australian rocker performs songs from her self-titled album live in the studio.

Jen Cloher On World Cafe

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