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Bob Dylan on Letterman, new music from Bilal and ActiveChild, and more in this week's musical round-up

Son Of Sun: Whispers (Soul Clap Remix) Boston-based DJs Soul Clap have been making feet move and hips grind with their ever-evolving explorations of funk, disco and house, and their strength lies in teasing out the dance potential lying dormant in other tracks. Their latest re-work is of the house track “Whispers,” from the little known production duo Son of Sun, adding an extra layer …

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Farewell to B.B. King, J*Davey's new album and Jessie Ware's beautiful cover of a pop hit in this week's music

B.B. King: Guess Who (Live at Sing Sing Prison 1972) The legendary B.B. King passed away yesterday and his heart-rending blues will be truly missed. Regarded as one of the world’s most significant guitarists, King leaves a career that spanned decades: beginning to record professionally in 1949 at 24 years old and continuing to tour extensively in his 70s. On Thanksgiving in 1972, King visited …

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Le Le's 15-second songs, the Chemical Brothers team up with Q-Tip and a horror music video by Summer Camp in this week's picks

Le Le: Le Mikro Collection The zany Amsterdam-based artist Parra, known for his bold blue-and-red works, also siphons some of his overflowing humor and energy as a member of the electronic music trio Le Le. The “new new wave” group finds inspiration in cheesy Italian disco and gritty club beats, churning out dance tracks that are as fresh as they are lewd. Their latest surprise …