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This program originally posted on December 9th, 2002.


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Watch All Songs ConsideredWatch Episode 31

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A sneak peek at new work from Ry Cooder
Iceland's beautiful but elfish Sigur Ros
An All Songs great unknown: Jamie Janover
A dreamy instrumental from Japancakes
Former PJ Harvey guitarist John Parish
Seventy-two live CDs later: Pearl Jam
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Ry Cooder, known most recently for the Buena Vista Social Club, continues to explore Cuban rhythms with this album, due for release January 2003.


Ry Cooder and Manuel Galbán

Watch All Songs ConsideredWatch: Bodas de Oro
from the CD Mambo Sinuendo (Nonesuch)

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No album name. No song titles. Complete gibberish for lyrics. But the music is so beautiful it'll take you to a place where none of that matters.


Sigur Ros

Watch All Songs ConsideredWatch: Untitled, track 4
from the CD ( ) (MCA Records)

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Jamie Janover is another All Songs Considered great unknown. He's a percussionist whose rhythms redefine the way a hammered dulcimer is played.


Jamie Janover

Watch All Songs ConsideredWatch: Arc
from the CD Now, Center of Time (Realm Music)

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Japancakes like to take a theme and repeat it until you're lulled into a blisful, imaginary world where everything is warm and beautiful.


Japancakes

Watch All Songs ConsideredWatch: Theme From A Film
from the CD Belmondo (Darla Records)

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John Parish is best-know for his collaborations with PJ Harvey, Sparkelhorse and Giant Sand. This is his second solo release.


John Parish

Watch All Songs ConsideredWatch: Westward Airways
from the CD How Animals Move (Thrill Jockey)

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Pearl Jam buck convention. They've taken on Ticketmaster, played around with sounds outside the world of alt rock and released more than 70 double live albums.


Pearl Jam

Watch All Songs ConsideredWatch: Can't Keep
from the CD Riot Act (Epic)

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