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One of the most prominent Romani language singers of all time, Esma Redžepova's half century-plus career has seen the Skopje, Macedonia singer preserve and promote Roma culture to a global audience with her music and humanitarian efforts. Backed by the colorful rhythms of Folk Masters, "The Queen of Romani Songs" joins Darek Mazzone on Wo' Pop for a career-spanning set that highlights her singular, vibrant voice. Recorded 04/26/2016 - 4 songs: 1001 Nights, Rushly Game, Zošto Si Me Majko Rodila, Čaje Šukarije

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Twelve solo albums into his career, Bob Mould's "Patch The Sky" captures the Minnesota songwriter at his darkest and most reflective. His emotional and sonic fury remains just as impactful – and loud – in this blistering live session where Mould discusses "the darkness behind the sunshine" of his new album and his reaction to the death of fellow Minnesotan Prince with DJ Kevin Cole. Recorded 05/10/2016 - 5 songs: The End of Things, Losing Time, You Say You, The Descent, Black Confetti

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Peaches stepped away from making albums for a few years to "get her ya-ya's out" – specifically a documentary, a role in an opera, and a one-woman version of "Jesus Christ Superstar" – but she returned in 2015 as vital as ever. After spending a year crafting her sixth LP "Rub" in her garage, the patriarchy-challenging performer takes no prisoners during her fiery return in this session with DJ El Toro. Recorded 10/07/2015 - 3 songs: Dick In The Air, Vaginaplasty, Boys Wanna Be Her

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New York duo PWR BTTM visit KEXP to perform a strong set of punkish garage-pop. Recorded 01/22/2016 - 4 songs: West Texas, Ugly Cherries, I Wanna Boy, 1994.

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Baltimore experimental indie-dream-pop group Lower Dens stop by the KEXP studio and play songs from their haunting new record "Escape from Evil" live on KEXP's The Midday Show with Cheryl Waters. Recorded 07/27/2015 - 4 songs: To Die In L.A., Ondine, Sucker's Shangri-La, Société Anonyme.

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Thao & the Get Down Stay Down visit KEXP to play songs from their fourth LP, "A Man Alive". Recorded 03/03/2016 - 4 songs: Hand To God, Astonished Man, Guts, Nobody Dies.

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Malian four-piece Songhoy Blues join Cheryl Waters on the Midday Show to perform their inventive desert rock live on KEXP. Recorded 04/05/2016 - 4 songs: Al Hassidi Terei, Sekou Oumarou, Petit Metier, Soubour.

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London-based artist Floating Points (aka Sam Shepherd) performs a set of intricate textured electronic blends live on KEXP. Recorded 05/03/2016 - 3 songs: Silhouettes, Argenté, Kuiper.

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Portland band STRFKR perform a dance-y set live on KEXP. Recorded 02/18/2016 - 4 songs: YAYAYA, Pop Song, Open Your Eyes, Never Ever.

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Eight-piece Seattle band Polyrhythmics perform a tight set of funk instrumentals live on the Afternoon Show with Kevin Cole. Recorded 03/24/2016 - 4 songs: Maruken, Fairweather Fiends, Chingador, Lord Of The Fries.

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