Joan Shelley: Tiny Desk Concert

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Joan Shelley: Tiny Desk Concert

By Bob Boilen

Published September 25, 2015 at 8:52 AM MDT

As technology rules the sound of the day, it's good to be reminded how powerfully a single voice can transmit deep emotion. made one of the most beautiful records of the year with just her voice and two guitars. Over and Evenhas roots in , the sort made popular by artists like and Fairport Convention in the late '60s and early '70s 鈥� another time when the dominant music was filled with electricity and texture. The intertwined melodies Shelley and her guitar partner Nathan Salsburg (who's had his own ) produce are refreshing breaths of Kentucky air in a world of compressed drums and overly processed vocals. This one is near and dear to my heart.

Over and Evenis available now. () ()

Set List

"Easy Now"

"Stay On My Shore"

"Not Over By Half"

Credits

Producers: Bob Boilen, Morgan Walker; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Morgan Walker,Lani Milton; photo by Lani Milton/NPR

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In 1988, a determined Bob Boilen started showing up on NPR's doorstep every day, looking for a way to contribute his skills in music and broadcasting to the network. His persistence paid off, and within a few weeks he was hired, on a temporary basis, to work for All Things Considered. Less than a year later, Boilen was directing the show and continued to do so for the next 18 years.

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Joan Shelley: Tiny Desk Concert

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