Folk
Paul Simon's latest album, Stranger To Stranger, is due out June 3.

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All Songs Considered

Paul Simon Talks Upcoming Album, Shares New Song

Paul Simon talks about his upcoming album, Stranger To Stranger, and why it may be his last, at least for a while. He also shares the new song, "The Werewolf."

All Songs +1: A Conversation With Paul Simon
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Kwesi Foraes.

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Songs We Love

Songs We Love: Kwesi Foraes, 'Heroin'

Foraes hems and howls like a blues singer caught between epiphany and defeat. In a string-laden folk-rock song, love and addiction are draped in darkness.

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    2016

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Hiss Golden Messenger with Tift Merritt and Eric Heywood.

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World Cafe

Sense Of Place North Carolina: Hiss Golden Messenger With Tift Merritt

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Hear M.C. Taylor's roots-rock band perform with collaborator Tift Merritt in a session recorded for World Cafe's North Carolina trip.

Sense Of Place North Carolina: Hiss Golden Messenger With Tift Merritt
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