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Play It Forward: Thundercat Eases Loneliness With Trippy Music
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Grammy Award-winning multi-instrumentalist Thundercat about his latest album, It Is What It Is, the importance of laughter and the artist he's grateful for, Louis Cole.
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Play It Forward: The Multiplicity Of Mia Doi Todd
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with singer-songwriter Mia Doi Todd about displacement, her forthcoming album and the artist she is grateful for: Thundercat.
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Play It Forward: Nick Hakim Finds Humor In Darkness
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Brooklyn-based musician Nick Hakim about creating little worlds with music and the artist he is grateful for: Laraaji.
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Play It Foward: Lianne La Havas Expresses Her Gratitude For Nick Hakim
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with British singer-songwriter Lianne La Havas about her music and the artist she is thankful for, Nick Hakim.
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Play It Forward: Kae Tempest Watches The World Vibrate
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with British rapper, poet and spoken word artist Kae Tempest about their ability to empathize and find hope amid darkness and an artist they are grateful for: Lianne La Havas.
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Play It Forward: Indigo Girls' Amy Ray And Emily Saliers On Their 45-Year Kinship
A new season Ari Shapiro's musical chain of gratitude, Play It Forward, begins with Indigo Girls' Amy Ray and Emily Saliers talking about their lifelong bond and the poetic flair of Kae Tempest.
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Play It Forward: Mala Sees The Space Between The Notes
In the finale of the first season of Play It Forward, Ari Shapiro speaks to dubstep pioneer Mala about minimalism, freedom and an artist he was inspired by, the late Augustus Pablo.
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Play It Forward: James Blake On Playing His Biggest Shows Ever, From His Living Room
Ari Shapiro speaks with Blake about playing virtual concerts for thousands of fans, and finding his voice early on by studying the music of British producer Mala.
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Play It Forward: Lakecia Benjamin Sings Through Her Saxophone
Ari Shapiro talks to jazz saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin about her new album Pursuance: The Coltranes and an artist she is grateful for: James Blake.
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Play It Forward: Bernice's Robin Dann On Writing Music With A Sense Of Surprise
In the third episode of Play It Forward, Ari Shapiro interviews Robin Dann of the Canadian band, Bernice. She talks about redefining success and how the freedom of jazz informs her music.