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Song Travels
10:21 am
Fri June 15, 2012

Wayne Brady On 'Song Travels'

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Wayne Brady.

Wayne Brady became a household name by improvising on the popular TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway? The singer, actor, dancer and comedian has also appeared in the stage productions Rent and Chicago, and he became host of the game show Let's Make a Deal in 2009.

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Cabinet of Wonders
9:00 am
Fri June 15, 2012

Cabinet of Wonders: Episode Four

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Host John Wesley Harding on the Cabinet of Wonders at City Winery in Brooklyn, NY.

Originally published on Sat June 23, 2012 8:59 am

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Song Of The Day
6:03 am
Fri June 15, 2012

The Dynamites: A Celebration Of Resurrection

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The Dynamites.

Soul music is rooted in gritty perseverance, so pairing up stalwarts Bettye LaVette and Charles Walker works on so many levels, it's a miracle it hasn't happened until now. A celebration of resurrection, "Yours and Mine" nods to hard knocks and surprise finishes — a fairy-tale story brought to electrifying life by two people who've lived to tell it.

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All Songs Considered Blog
4:24 am
Fri June 15, 2012

Youssra El Hawary Scales A Wall With A Wink And A Smile

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Egyptian singer/songwriter Youssra El Hawary.

Originally published on Mon June 18, 2012 3:48 pm

Deceptive Cadence
1:03 am
Fri June 15, 2012

Tracing The Trail Of Musical Fathers

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Fathers have played an important role in shaping musical history.

Originally published on Fri June 15, 2012 9:56 am

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