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Musical Acts Show Their Gratitude On Thanksgiving

NPR's Ari Shapiro spreads the musical appreciation around once again, in conversations with Tegan and Sara, Shabazz Palaces and more.
Clockwise from left: Shabazz Palaces, Tegan and Sara, Jimetta Rose, Perera Elsewhere.

All Things Considered's annual musical gratitude chat is back. On Thanksgiving day, host Ari Shapiro speaks with four different artists who have named one another as musicians to be thankful for. This year, the chain begins with Canadian duo Tegan and Sara, and continues on through UK electronic artist Perera Elsewhere, hip-hop duo Shabazz Palaces and R&B artist Jimetta Rose.

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