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From April 1st, 2002:
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Episode 16
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A new compilation from Artie Shaw
Yakar Rhythms and The Hasidic New Wave
Cuban bass from Orlando Cachaito López
The "Beatles" of Mexico: Café Tacuba
Declan MacManus, A.K.A Elvis Costello
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Born Jacob Arshawsky, Artie Shaw hasn't recorded or performed since 1954. Now 91 years old, he's releasing a new compilation of his old works.
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Artie Shaw
Watch: Dr. Livingston, I Presume
from the CD
Self Portrait (Bluebird)
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Visit the official Artie Shaw Web site.
Listen to a review of this box set from NPR's Morning Edition.
Listen to a review from NPR's Fresh Air.
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The Hasidic New Wave, along with the Senegalese drumming of Yakar Rhythms, creates a sound they call "Afro-Semitic Diaspora."
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The Hasidic New Wave
Watch: Waaw Waaw
from the CD From The Belly Of Abraham (Knitting Factory)
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Listen to Tom Moon's review of From The Belly Of Abraham.
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Orlando Cachaíto López is from a dynasty of Cuban bassists best known for his work with the Buena Vista Social Club.
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Orlando Cachaíto López
Watch: Redencíon
from the CD Cachaíto (World Circuit/Nonesuch)
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Read a review of Cachaíto from NPR Jazz Online.
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Café Tacuba is Mexico's answer to the Beatles, featured in the recently released Rough Guide to Latin Music.
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Café Tacuba
Watch: El Aparato
from the CD Re (Warner Bros.)
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Listen an interview with Café Tacuba from Latino USA.
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This is a sneak preview of the latest CD from Elvis Costello, not due for release until late April, 2002.
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Elvis Costello
Watch: When I Was Cruel
from the CD When I Was Cruel (Island Records)
Listen to the audio-only version
Real Audio | Windows Media
Listen to an interview with Elvis Costello and Anne Sofie von Otter.
Listen to part one of an interview with Elvis Costello from NPR's Fresh Air.
Listen to part two of an interview with Elvis Costello from NPR's Fresh Air.
Listen to part three of an interview with Elvis Costello from NPR's Fresh Air.
Listen to part four of an interview with Elvis Costello from NPR's Fresh Air.
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