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Jazz Lives At Duke Ellington's Resting Place

July 2, 2015 • See young jazz musicians honor their elders at a cemetery that's more like a hall of fame.

Daniel Bachman performs for a Field Recordings video shoot at Stratford Hall, birthplace of Robert E. Lee in Stratford, Virginia.

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History Runs Through Daniel Bachman's Guitar

May 21, 2015 • The acoustic guitarist's "Song For The Setting Sun II" boldly leaps around a room in Stratford Hall.

Field Recording with Apanhador Só at SXSW 2015.

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Apanhador Só: Musical Magic With A Trunkload Of Toys

May 13, 2015 • In a performance of "Prédio," the Brazilian band coaxes beautiful sounds from a children's bicycle.

Fede Graña Y Los Prolijos performs a Field Recording for Alt.Latino in a borrowed design office during SXSW.

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Fede Graña Y Los Prolijos: A Bluegrass Ditty By Way Of Uruguay

May 5, 2015 • In "El Gigante," the Uruguayan band blends many sounds — including the Americana to its north.

Joyce DiDonato sings during a video shoot for NPR Music's Field Recordings series at the Stonewall Inn in New York City

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Joyce DiDonato Takes A Stand At Stonewall

February 4, 2015 • The opera star visits a historic gay bar to talk equality and sing a centuries-old aria.

Jon Batiste and the Stay Human band perform on top of Fort Adams at the 2014 Newport Jazz Festival for an NPR Music Field Recordings video shoot.

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Jon Batiste Leads A Private Street Parade Atop A Fort

November 6, 2014 • O'er the ramparts of 190-year-old Fort Adams, the bandleader urged our cameras to "Believe in Love."

The members of Wild Beasts perform for a Field Recordings video shoot at The Campbell Apartment in New York City's Grand Central Station.

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