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The Mix
1:28 pm
Tue June 12, 2012

NPR Music's 50 Favorite Songs Of 2012 (So Far)

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This mix is best enjoyed in warm weather, near a large body of water, with your old school boombox turned up to 11.
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Originally published on Fri June 22, 2012 4:54 pm

There's never just one theme running through the music of a given year, but through the first half of 2012, it's been hard to ignore the varieties of ecstasy referenced, performed and endorsed by the musicians behind many of our favorite songs.

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Deceptive Cadence
1:18 pm
Tue June 12, 2012

Analog For Astronauts: An Ambient Classic Reimagined

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The Apollo 11 space module above the surface of the moon.
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Originally published on Tue June 12, 2012 4:02 pm

(Classical Detours meanders through stylistic byways, exploring new recordings from the fringes of classical music.)

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The Two-Way
1:10 pm
Tue June 12, 2012

'Whitey' Bulger's Girlfriend Sentenced To 8 Years In Prison

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This undated file photo provided by the U.S. Marshals Service shows Catherine Greig, the longtime girlfriend of Whitey Bulger.
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By Eyder Peralta

The girlfriend of the notorious mob boss James J. 'Whitey' Bulger has been sentenced to 8 years in prison, after pleading guilty to charges of conspiracy to harbor a fugitive.

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NPR Music Essentials
12:58 pm
Tue June 12, 2012

NPR Music's 25 Favorite Albums Of 2012 (So Far)

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Cover of Bobby Womack's The Bravest Man in the World
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Cover of Killer Mike's R.A.P. Music
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Cover of Spiritualized's Sweet Heart Sweet Light
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Cover of Ab-Soul's Control System
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Cover of DJ Burn One's Where There's Smoke
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Cover of Berlin Philharmonic: Bach's St. Matthew Passion
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Originally published on Mon December 3, 2012 3:59 pm

The albums that made the first half of our year came at us from every direction (often, more than one at a time). We've collected our favorites into a handy little list that we're happy to share with you today.

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World Cafe: Sense Of Place
12:55 pm
Tue June 12, 2012

World Cafe Gets Funky In New Orleans

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Explore this interactive map for stories, photos and videos of the city's highlights, as recommended by Trombone Shorty, Ani DiFranco, John Boutté, Treme's Davis Rogan, and Dr. John.

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