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NPR Music's Best Live Sessions of 2020

The best Live Sessions of 2020 feature performances from Jamila Woods, Anjimile, Tyler Childers, Soccer Mommy, Arlo Parks and many more.
Chicago singer Jamila Woods performed "Eartha" for a KCRW Live Session.

It was a tough year for live music, but NPR's Member stations across the country managed to produce some great radio sessions before and during the pandemic. Here are the best of the bunch, featuring studio performances, home recordings and socially-distanced outdoor sets. For more live sessions from your favorite public radio stations, visit our Live Sessions section.


Alsarah & the Nubatones, "Soukura"

Alsarah & The Nubatones are a Brooklyn-based band with roots in East Africa. Lead singer Alsarah describes their style as "East African retro-pop." —Adam Harris,

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