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Sense of Place: ATARASHII GAKKO! wants to awaken Tokyo from its doldrums

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Published On :: Fri, 30 Aug 2024 07:00:59 +0000

Following a set at Coachella and a breakout hit, this energetic Japanese girl group has its sights set on world domination.

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How a much-needed breather helped Dr. Dog craft its latest record

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Published On :: Mon, 02 Sep 2024 07:00:59 +0000

The Philadelphia band is back with a new self-titled album.

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Gillian Welch and David Rawlings look back on turbulent times on 'Woodland'

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Published On :: Fri, 06 Sep 2024 07:00:59 +0000

The folk duo's latest album is named after the East Nashville studio that was destroyed by a devastating tornado outbreak in 2020.

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For Nick Cave, it took enduring devastation to embrace true joy

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Published On :: Fri, 13 Sep 2024 07:00:59 +0000

The Australian musician talks about the motivation and meaning behind Wild God, a new album with his band The Bad Seeds.

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Jessica Pratt cracks open the sunny veneer of the California dream

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Published On :: Mon, 16 Sep 2024 07:00:59 +0000

The Los Angeles-based musician was inspired by the dark side of state's mythology in the making of her fourth studio album.

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The Folk Implosion return with 'Walk Thru Me' after decades away

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Published On :: Tue, 17 Sep 2024 19:03:24 +0000

Lou Barlow and John Davis talk about what brought them together again, plus they perform live for World Cafe.

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Acadiana Music Spotlight: Louis Michot & Swamp Magic

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Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2024 07:00:59 +0000

World Cafe's new concert series highlights music from Louisiana's Cajun Country.

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Memories blossom on Hurray for the Riff Raff's latest record

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Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2024 15:52:13 +0000

On The Past is Still Alive, folk songwriter Alynda Segarra reignites visions from a past life and the people they've met along the way.

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Tune in to a mini-concert with The Dip

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Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2024 15:33:36 +0000

The funk, soul and R&B band from Seattle explores the more complicated side of love on their latest album, Love Direction.

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Tune in to a mini-concert with English Teacher

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Published On :: Thu, 26 Sep 2024 07:00:57 +0000

This English indie rock band formed while studying at the Leeds Conservatoire in 2020. Four years laters, they won the Mercury Prize.

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David Gilmour on his latest album, 'Luck and Strange'

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Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2024 07:00:59 +0000

The English guitarist and songwriter joins us to talk about his fifth studio album.

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Paris Paloma on her debut album, 'Cacophony'

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Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2024 07:00:59 +0000

The English singer-songwriter chats about why "labour" went viral and the inspirations behind her new album.

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American Aquarium on their latest album, 'Fear of Standing Still'

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Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2024 07:00:59 +0000

Frontman BJ Barham talks about working with producer Shooter Jennings and tackling the complexity of Southern identity on the band's new album.

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Tune in to a mini-concert with TEKE::TEKE

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Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2024 19:35:43 +0000

The Montreal-based band blends together different influences, from japanese folk to J-Pop and Brazilian surf rock.

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Amos Lee on his latest album, 'Transmissions'

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Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2024 16:59:32 +0000

The Philadelphia musician wanted to reconnect with his tight-knit circle of bandmates on his new record.

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Sense of Place: Fort Collins is a melting pot of music

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Published On :: Mon, 14 Oct 2024 07:00:59 +0000

Tune in to a mini-concert with Latin pop and hip hop group 2MX2, plus learn about the foundation cultivating Fort Collins' music scene.

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Sense of Place: Boulder-bred Pink Fuzz makes riotous desert rock

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Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 07:00:59 +0000

Just like their name implies, this desert rock trio is buzzy, loud and fun.

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Sense of Place: Step inside Denver's famed Red Rocks Amphitheatre

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Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2024 07:00:59 +0000

Denver's iconic outdoor venue comes with a unique set of challenges.

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Acadiana Music Showcase: Amis Du Teche

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Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2024 15:40:17 +0000

Hear a live performance from the young Cajun group Amis Du Teche as they perform songs from their latest self-titled album.

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WATCH: Little Feat pours their motley energy into 'Sam's Place'

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Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 16:58:55 +0000

The band co-founded by Lowell George and led by Bill Payne has flourished with their gumbo approach to rock and roll.

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WATCH: Pixies plays songs from their new album, 'The Night the Zombies Came'

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Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2024 07:00:59 +0000

The alternative rock pioneers perform an exclusive set ahead of the release of their latest album.

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Cassandra Lewis on her debut album, 'Lost in a Dream'

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Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 17:49:34 +0000

The Nashville-based singer-songwriter sought inspiration from Dorothy's journey in The Wizard of Oz.

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The Culture Corner: Digable Planets' 'Blowout Comb' turns 30

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Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 16:08:53 +0000

The hip-hop group's second and final album took a sharp sonic turn away from their radio-friendly debut.

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Tycho on his latest album, 'Infinite Health'

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Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 07:00:59 +0000

The record producer and composer sought inspiration from his beginnings in Sacramento for his latest record.

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Saxophonist Colin Stetson's performance style is breathtaking, literally

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Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 21:16:30 +0000

The saxophonist has spent his life developing his unique, physically demanding performance style.

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How 'Roxanne' changed Sting's life and more stories from his back catalog

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Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 17:35:54 +0000

Find out which songs the English musician chose to perform for World Cafe's new feature called Backtracking.

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The Softies return with 'The Bed I Made'

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Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:21:35 +0000

The pop minimalists return with a record that feels like calling up an old friend.

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X aren't interested in reliving old memories on 'Smoke & Fiction'

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Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 18:30:26 +0000

The punk pioneers talk about their ninth and final studio album.

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Manoush's Favorites: Gender, Power, And Fairness

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Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 05:01:43 +0000

We're hard at work on new episodes of the TED Radio Hour, which will start rolling out in March. In the meantime, new host Manoush Zomorodi shares some of her favorite episodes of the show. This episode originally aired on February 1, 2019.

The Me Too movement has changed the way we think and talk about gender discrimination. This hour, TED speakers explore how the conversation has moved beyond a hashtag, and where we go from here. Guests include Me Too movement founder Tarana Burke, actor and activist Ashley Judd, writer Laura Bates, and anti-sexism educator Jackson Katz.

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Manoush's Favorites: Jumpstarting Creativity

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Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 05:01:40 +0000

We're hard at work on new episodes of the TED Radio Hour, which will start rolling out in March. In the meantime, new host Manoush Zomorodi shares some of her favorite episodes of the show. This episode originally aired on May 10, 2019.

Our greatest breakthroughs and triumphs have one thing in common: creativity. But how do you ignite it? And how do you rekindle it? This hour, TED speakers explore ideas on jumpstarting creativity.

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Manoush's Favorites: Circular

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Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 05:01:59 +0000

We're back next week with brand new episodes of the TED Radio Hour featuring our new host, Manoush Zomorodi. While we finish those episodes, Manoush shares a favorite episode of the show from over the years. This episode originally aired on December 7, 2018.

We're told if the economy is growing, and if we keep producing, that's a good thing. But at what cost? This hour, TED speakers explore circular systems that regenerate and re-use what we already have. Guests include economist Kate Raworth, environmental activist Tristram Stuart, landscape architect Kate Orff, entrepreneur David Katz, and graphic designer Jessi Arrington.

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From Manoush: The Opportunity Of Boredom

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Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 20:16:00 +0000

With many of us stuck at home right now, it's natural to feel bored and listless. But our new host Manoush Zomorodi is kind of an expert in boredom - she wrote a book and gave a TED Talk on the topic - and she says it doesn't have to be so bad. In 2018, Guy Raz interviewed Manoush for our episode "Attention Please." Listen to why we might actually need to feel bored in order to jump-start our creativity.

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Teaching For Better Humans 2.0

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Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 04:01:00 +0000

More than test scores or good grades—what do kids need for the future? This hour, TED speakers explore how to help children grow into better humans, both during and after this time of crisis. Guests include educators Richard Culatta and Liz Kleinrock, psychologist Thomas Curran, and writer Jacqueline Woodson.

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Meditations On Loneliness

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Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 04:01:00 +0000

We're a social species now living in isolation. But loneliness was a problem well before this era of social distancing. This hour, TED speakers explore how we can live and make peace with loneliness. Guests on the show include author and illustrator Jonny Sun, psychologist Susan Pinker, architect Grace Kim, and writer Suleika Jaouad.

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Climate Mindset

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Published On :: Fri, 22 May 2020 04:01:25 +0000

In the past few months, human beings have come together to fight a global threat. This hour, TED speakers explore how our response can be the catalyst to fight another global crisis: climate change. Guests include political strategist Tom Rivett-Carnac, diplomat Christiana Figueres, climate justice activist Xiye Bastida, and writer, illustrator, and artist Oliver Jeffers.

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Clint Smith

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Published On :: Fri, 05 Jun 2020 04:01:00 +0000

The killing of George Floyd by a police officer has sparked massive protests nationwide. This hour, writer and scholar Clint Smith reflects on this moment, through conversation, letters, and poetry.

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Listen Again: Meditations on Loneliness

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Published On :: Fri, 03 Jul 2020 04:01:19 +0000

Original broadcast date: April 24, 2020. We're a social species now living in isolation. But loneliness was a problem well before this era of social distancing. This hour, TED speakers explore how we can live and make peace with loneliness. Guests on the show include author and illustrator Jonny Sun, psychologist Susan Pinker, architect Grace Kim, and writer Suleika Jaouad.

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Making Amends

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Published On :: Fri, 10 Jul 2020 04:01:48 +0000

What makes a true apology? What does it mean to make amends for past mistakes? This hour, TED speakers explore how repairing the wrongs of the past is the first step toward healing for the future. Guests include historian and preservationist Brent Leggs, law professor Martha Minow, librarian Dawn Wacek, and playwright V (formerly Eve Ensler).

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Processing The Pandemic

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Published On :: Fri, 31 Jul 2020 04:01:30 +0000

Between the pandemic and America's reckoning with racism and police brutality, many of us are anxious, angry, and depressed. This hour, TED Fellow and writer Laurel Braitman helps us process it all.

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Lessons From The Summer

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Published On :: Fri, 21 Aug 2020 04:01:14 +0000

The summer of 2020 has been overwhelming for most of us. This hour, we hear from four guests—each from recent episodes—who sum up where we've been and offer the wisdom we need for the months ahead. Guests include political strategist Tom Rivett-Carnac, political philosopher Danielle Allen, anthropologist Heidi Larson, and writer and scholar Clint Smith.

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Debbie Millman: Designing Our Lives

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Published On :: Fri, 25 Sep 2020 04:01:45 +0000

From prehistoric cave art to today's social media feeds, to design is to be human. This hour, designer Debbie Millman guides us through a world made and remade—and helps us design our own paths.

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Listen Again: Climate Mindset

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Published On :: Fri, 09 Oct 2020 04:01:47 +0000

Original broadcast date: May 22, 2020. In the past few months, human beings have come together to fight a global threat. This hour, TED speakers explore how our response can be the catalyst to fight another global crisis: climate change. Guests include political strategist Tom Rivett-Carnac, diplomat Christiana Figueres, climate justice activist Xiye Bastida, and writer, illustrator, and artist Oliver Jeffers.

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Building Our Zero-Emissions Future

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Published On :: Fri, 06 Nov 2020 05:01:11 +0000

Fighting climate change is a big, messy task that will take a lot of work. This hour, TED's Science Curator David Biello joins Manoush to share some promising and fascinating solutions.

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Listen Again: Making Amends

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Published On :: Fri, 27 Nov 2020 05:01:47 +0000

Original broadcast date: July 10, 2020. What makes a true apology? What does it mean to make amends for past mistakes? This hour, TED speakers explore how repairing the wrongs of the past is the first step toward healing for the future. Guests include historian Brent Leggs, law professor Martha Minow, librarian Dawn Wacek, and playwright V (formerly Eve Ensler).

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A Century Of Money

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Published On :: Fri, 11 Dec 2020 05:01:00 +0000

Recessions, depressions, bubbles, and blue skies — our economy has a history of soaring and plummeting. This hour, TED speakers look to the past for lessons on building a more stable financial future. Guests include journalist Kathleen Day, financial advisor Tammy Lally, writer Elizabeth White, and filmmaker Abigail Disney.

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