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Ken Tucker's Top 10 Favorite Albums Of 2016

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Ken Tucker's Top 10 Favorite Albums Of 2016

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December 15, 2016 • Fresh Air's rock critic presents his playlist for 2016. It includes big pop stars, beloved cult stars and a couple of not-yet-stars.

Ken Tucker's Top 10 Favorite Albums Of 2016

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Zooming In On The Creative Process, One Artist At A Time

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Zooming In On The Creative Process, One Artist At A Time

August 17, 2016 • Audie Cornish speaks with NPR's Jason King about the new documentary series Noteworthy, in which he profiles prominent musicians and reveals the secrets behind how they write, produce and record.

Zooming In On The Creative Process, One Artist At A Time

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'I Love You, But This Song Sucks': Maxwell On The Friendship That Defines His Sound

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'I Love You, But This Song Sucks': Maxwell On The Friendship That Defines His Sound

August 15, 2016 • When the R&B icon first met producer Hod David, he thought to himself, "I've met the person who's going to change everything."

After 7 Years, Maxwell Is Back At It With 'blackSUMMERS'night'

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After 7 Years, Maxwell Is Back At It With 'blackSUMMERS'night'

July 5, 2016 • The R&B singer can work fast — he recorded two of the tracks on his new album totally off the cuff. So why did the album take so long to make? "Well, because you gotta live something," he says.

After 7 Years, Maxwell Is Back At It With 'blackSUMMERS'night'

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Maxwell Invites You To Chill By The Ocean

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Maxwell Invites You To Chill By The Ocean

April 8, 2016 • "Lake By The Ocean" is the new single from blackSUMMERS'night, the singer's first album since 2009.

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Maxwell Takes Soul Back To Basics

July 22, 2009 • At a time when soul music is heavily tricked-out, singer Maxwell likes to pare things down, inviting listeners in with his smooth, fluttery singing and raw emotion. In 2001, Maxwell scored a top-selling album, then disappeared. He's back with a new album, BLACKsummers' Night.

Maxwell Takes Soul Back To Basics

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