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For the first time in nearly two decades, André 3000 is releasing an album of new music. New Blue Sun, set to be released this Friday, Nov. 17, is a stunning 87-minute mind-bender, minimalist and experimental, tribal and transcendent. One thing it is not, however, is a rap record. In a conversation with NPR Music's Rodney Carmichael, the legendary musician talks about creativity, grief and inspiration, about finding his voice in a new instrument, and explains why he took his music in a wildly unexpected direction. You can read the full interview with André 3000 at NPR.org/music.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The holiday season is a time for reflection — so, we're reflecting on music, with stories and memories from listeners who recall what they first discovered from their parents' record collections.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The week's best albums include the gothic Heaven Knows from PinkPantheress, a meticulously recreated — and legendary — Bob Dylan concert from Cat Power, Mon LaFerte's seductive Autopoiética and more.Featured Albums:1. PinkPantheress — Heaven KnowsFeatured Songs: "Another Life (feat. Rema)," "Nice to Meet You (feat. Central Cee)," "Blue"2. Cat Power — Cat Power Sings Dylan: The 1966 Royal Albert Concert HallFeatured Songs: "Fourth Time Around," "Ballad of a Thin Man," "She Belongs to Me," "Just Like a Woman"3. Mon LaFerte — AutopoiéticaFeatured Songs: "Autopoiética," "Tenochtitlan," "40 y MM," "Casta Diva"4. Aïsha Devi — Death is HomeFeatured Song: "Immortelle"5. mxmtoon — plum blossom (revisited)Featured Song: "1-800-DATEME (revisited)"6. Chris Stapleton — HigherFeatured Song: "White Horse"7. Lila Blue — Sweet Pea Featured Song: "Sweat Pea"8. Aesop Rock — Integrated Tech SolutionsFeatured Song: "Infinity Fill Goose Down"9. R.E.M. — UpFeatured Song: "Lotus"Other notable releases for Nov. 10:AJR — The Maybe ManBeirut — HadselBrandy — Christmas With BrandyDaneshevskaya — Long is the TunnelJelani Blackman — The Heart of ItScream — DC SpecialTyvek — OvergroundLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy