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All Songs Considered

Song Premiere: Barbra Streisand And John Legend Together

September 8, 2014 • "There really are no words to explain the kind of emotion you feel when you realize you're capturing that kind of lightning in a bottle," says producer Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds.

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Favorite Sessions

John Legend, "All Of Me" (Live) KCRW-FM

September 4, 2014 • Watch the Grammy-winning pop and soul singer perform his No. 1 hit "All Of Me" for a group of KCRW listeners at Apogee Studios in Los Angeles.

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Music Interviews

At The Tiny Desk Or A Sold-Out Arena, John Legend Delivers

November 17, 2013 • The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter recently performed his very first Tiny Desk Concert. In a conversation with host Rachel Martin, he discusses how the experience reminded him of his days as an up-and-coming artist.

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Tiny Desk Concerts

John Legend: Tiny Desk Concert

November 16, 2013 • The soul singer retains the easygoing grace of a performer fit for any stage — even a tiny one. Here, Legend performs two songs from his album Love in the Future, as well as "Move," one of his contributions to the 12 Years a Slave soundtrack.

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John Legend And The Roots On World Cafe WXPN-FM

October 25, 2010 • The neo-soul singer recently teamed up with the legendary hip-hop band to record an album of '60s and '70s soul covers called Wake Up! Hear the two perform their renditions of soul classics live from the Philadelphia studios of WXPN.

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Discover Songs

Fall Round-Up: A Season Of Collaborations

September 30, 2010 • Music critic Tom Moon runs down some highlights of several new albums out this fall. Among them are Wake Up! from John Legend and The Roots, a new project from Swedish singer-songwriter Jose Gonzalez and a new album featuring Elton John with Leon Russell.

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First Listen

First Listen: John Legend And The Roots, 'Wake Up!'

September 12, 2010 • Soul king John Legend isn't happy with the direction America is taking, so he got together with the greatest band in hip-hop to cover soul songs from the 1960s and '70s -- songs that still speak to the problems facing us in 2010. Hear the entire album here until its release on Sept. 21.

World Cafe

John Legend: The Evolution Of Soul WXPN-FM

January 9, 2009 • A five-time Grammy-winner, John Legend has won millions of fans for his sultry R&B style, easygoing vocals and piano-based hip-hop instrumentation. Hear Legend perform lush ballads and synth-driven dance-pop from his new album, Evolve, in a session recorded by WXPN.

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Concerts

John Legend, Recorded Live In Concert WXPN-FM

November 7, 2008 • A five-time Grammy-winner, John Legend has won millions of fans for his sultry R&B style, easygoing vocals and piano-based hip-hop instrumentation. Hear Legend perform live in concert from WXPN and World Café Live in Philadelphia.

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Music Articles

R&B Artist John Legend: 'Once Again'

November 20, 2006 • In 2003, John Legend was an independent songwriter, performing and distributing his music himself. A year later, he'd released back-to-back hits: "Ordinary People" and "Used To Love U." His debut CD, Get Lifted, garnered him three Grammys. Legend gives Farai Chideya a tour of his latest CD, Once Again.

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