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10 Songs NPR Can’t Stop Playing

Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can’t Stop Playing :excerptend tags: :end keyword: *NPR Heavy Rotation Series, NPR Public Radio, :start status: draft date: October , 2013

http://media.npr.org/assets/img/2013/09/06/rapsody_fisdj-32_wide-3df868357b56539cd22920f6ffc502ee1bbf6182-s40-c85.jpg #eimg2# * Every month, NPR features great new sounds from exceptional music artists ranging from Portland indie-folk orchestras, African legends, to French bands ready to take on America. Here are 10 songs onthe September Heavy Rotation at NPR Public Radio (NPR.org): 1. Rapsody, “Dark Knights” 2. San Fermin, “Sonsick” 3. Laura Veirs, “That Alice” 4. Typhoon, “Dreams of Cannibalism” 5. Amanda Shires, ‘bulletproof’ 6. Mulatu Astatke, “Azmari” 7. La Femme, “Sur La Planche 2013” 8. Cloudeater, “Hollow” 9. Scout Niblett, “Second Chance Dreams” 10. David Ramirez, “The Bad Days” #eimg3# Preview and download San Fermin, Rapsody, Typhoon, Mulatu Astatke and 6 other great music tracks as recommended by NFR here: www.npr.org/2013/09/11/219767312/heavy-rotation-10-songs-public-radio-cant-stop-playing #eimg4# You might discover a great new artist or two. NOTE: They’re all great music. Just find the ones that best fit your taste. #eimg5# NPR is a thriving media organization forerunning in digital innovation. They create and distribute high-esteem news, information, and music programming to 975 independent stations. Through their network of world-class stations, NPR reaches 26 million avid listeners every single week. :excerptstart Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can’t Stop Playing

Top 10 Best Known Classical Melodies (video)

Top 10 Best Known Classical Melodies: Classical music should be placed in a pedestal. This countdown of the top 10 best known classical melodies is for those who enjoy the genre. 10. Overture to William Tell, Gioachino Rossini An overture that is 12 minutes long, divided into 4 parts: depiction of the storm, the morning […]

10 Favorite Classical Albums of 2013 NPR Music Choice

NPR Music lists 10 of the best classical albums of 2013: Evensong, Winter Morning Walks,Beethoven Violin Sonatas, Sibelius Symphonies 1 & 4…

3 American Symphonic Music Albums You Must Hear

Classical music enthusiasts can be moved to tears or feel uplifted just hearing legendary maestros play. Check out three albums that promise to be a real thrill for American symphonic music enthusiasts. The top album options commissioned by leading orchestras or well-known symphonic music festivals include Symphony No. 4 from `Mission San Juan’ by award-winning […]