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Wednesdays Become Eclectic
8:27 am
Wed September 26, 2012

KCRW Presents: Yuna

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Originally published on Fri October 5, 2012 11:17 am

Malaysian singer Yuna, who's been writing and recording music since she was a teenager, released her first U.S. album this year. On the self-titled record, producer Pharrell Williams lends a hand to her single "Live Your Life," a shimmering gem of good vibes and positivity that only sparkles more when she performs it live. Between her eye-catching attire and her soulful performance, Yuna is something special, both in this studio session and beyond.

Watch Yuna's entire performance at KCRW.com.

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Deceptive Cadence
8:27 am
Wed September 26, 2012

A Young Pianist Triumphs In Music From The Young 20th Century

Originally published on Thu October 11, 2012 12:08 pm

Polish pianist Rafał Blechacz was just 20 years old when he swept all five top prizes at the 2005 Chopin Competition in Warsaw. His domination was so thorough the judges declined to award a runner-up.

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First Listen
8:18 am
Wed September 26, 2012

First Listen: Ultraísta, 'Ultraísta'

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Ultraísta's self-titled debut comes out Oct. 2.

Originally published on Mon October 8, 2012 3:55 pm

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The Record
2:28 am
Wed September 26, 2012

How Musicians Make Money (By The Fraction Of A Cent) On Spotify

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Erin McKeown is currently recording her ninth studio album, to be released this fall.

Originally published on Thu September 27, 2012 4:23 pm

The streaming music service Spotify has garnered some 2 million users in the U.S. since its introduction a little over a year ago. The service includes many big acts like Katy Perry, but many musicians have mixed feelings about it. Some, like Adele and Coldplay, resisted putting new albums on Spotify, citing the service's low royalty payments to musicians. Others, like the Black Keys, won't allow full albums on the service at all.

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Music
1:03 am
Wed September 26, 2012

Brother Ali: A Voice For The Suffering

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Brother Ali's fifth studio album, Mourning in America and Dreaming in Color, came out last week.

Originally published on Wed September 26, 2012 9:36 am

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