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Celebrating Nina Simone


We were watching the preview of a movie -- an emotional drama, with romance harshly tested by reality -- when the music began. Nina Simone, of course. She's the go-to singer when a filmmaker wants to go heavy and deep; you can hear her in "Any Given Sunday" and "Before Sunset." Pedro Almodovar listened to her as he wrote "Talk To Her".

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Bob Dylan: Tell Tale Signs


Dylan has a new "Bootleg Series" CD out. Jessie Kornbluth says Bob might be America's Shakespeare.

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Rattlin' Bones


After a certain age and a certain number of relationships, it's inspiring to hear a man and woman singing together.

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Q&A From Our Experts

Today's Expert:
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Since you've traveled so much, I bet you've heard a huge variety of indigenous music. What was the most musical place you've ever been?

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For me, Peru and Ireland are two of the most musical places I've traveled. Peru is such a sacred place. Whether I'm listening to a quena, a ... Read More...
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Bob Dylan -- Mississippi (Live 2001)

Here's a look at one of the songs on Dylan's new Bootleg album, Tell Tale Signs. The picture quality isn't great, but it sure sounds good.

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