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April 28, 2007

 

Stardust Memories by Will Friedwald

Stardust Melodies: 12 Of America’s Most Popular Songs

This week on Afterglow: songs and stories from some of America's most popular songs are featured, as well as a tribute set to the late singer Dakota Staton.

September 9, 2006

 

Nat King Cole Stardust Album Cover

Stardust: Nat King Cole On Capitol, 1955-59

This week on Afterglow we’ll feature music from a prolific and rewarding period for Nat King Cole, when he produced seven albums.

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JazzWax blogger and Wall Street Journal music writer Marc Myers discusses his book about how cultural, economic, and social forces shaped the sound of jazz.

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