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Saba (left), Lizzo (center) and Rosalía have released some of our favorite songs of the year so far. Collage by Estefanía Mitre / NPR/Photos courtesy of the artists hide caption
Roséwave is light and breezy, but not necessarily unsophisticated — the sound of an experience kissed by sweet summer heat. Vanessa Leroy/NPR hide caption
Late virtuoso violinist and pioneering composer Martyn Bennett is featured on this week's episode. Courtesy of the artist/The Thistle & Shamrock hide caption
The Thistle & Shamrock: Folktronica
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Alanis Morissette performs at Aotea square in downtown Auckland in 1999. Wayne Wilson/Getty Images hide caption
Prince performs live at the Fabulous Forum in February 1985 in Inglewood, California. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images hide caption
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Helado Negro on World Cafe
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Rufus du Sol on World Cafe
Brian Leeds' third album as Huerco S., Plonk, is out February 25. Kasia Zacharko hide caption
Santigold performs on stage during day three of The Falls Music & Arts Festival (2008) Kristian Dowling/Getty Images hide caption