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Song Travels

Michael Feinstein uncovers the intimate journey singers and songs take with one another
Jake Shimabukuro.

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Jake Shimabukuro On Song Travels

The ukulele player joins host Michael Feinstein for a duet of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah."

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Ginny Mancini.

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Ginny Mancini On Song Travels

The singer and philanthropist shares stories of her career and her life with composer Henry Mancini.

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Jose Feliciano.

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José Feliciano On Song Travels

The guitarist pays tribute to Elvis Presley and performs standards with host Michael Feinstein.

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Joelle Lurie.

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Joelle Lurie On Song Travels

The jazz vocalist, songwriter and actress performs songs from her latest album, Take Me There.

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Lily Frost.

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Lily Frost On Song Travels

The Canadian singer-songwriter performs several of her own songs, plus a Billie Holiday classic.

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"I've thought to myself often listening to some classical works: 'I think I want to make a couple million dollars and turn that into a pop song,'" Joshua Bell (right) says, laughing. "There's a lot of untapped potential there."

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Joshua Bell And Jeremy Denk On 'Song Travels'

Connect the dots between classical music and standards with the dynamic violin-and-piano duo.

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Somi.

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Somi On Song Travels

Somi performs her original "Last Song" and joins host Michael Feinstein for "Embraceable You."

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Nellie McKay.

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Nellie McKay On Song Travels

McKay and host Michael Feinstein team up for "Pennies from Heaven" and "The Nearness of You."

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