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'The Heavy' one more in a long list of British bands to take American culture as their own

You might recognize The Heavy by name, but you almost certainly recognize their music. Take their hit song 'How You Like Me Now,' which has been featured in Super Bowl ads, on TV and in Obama campaign appearances. But as all-American as those things are, the band is distinctly British — the latest Brit group to build on American Southern music.

'The Heavy' one more in a long list of British bands to take American culture as their own
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Enter Kimbra

Enter Kimbra
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Singer Amy Winehouse joins group of musicians who died tragically at 27

Singer Amy Winehouse joins group of musicians who died tragically at 27

Singer Amy Winehouse dies tragically at 27

Singer Amy Winehouse dies tragically at 27
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Soul Queen Sharon Jones On New Year's Performances

Soul Queen Sharon Jones On New Year's Performances
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Global Hit: Rhythms del Mundo

The Cuban band Rhythms del Mundo adds a little Latin spice to classic rock and soul tunes. They also get a little help from artists like Amy Winehouse and Jack Johnson. The World's William Troop has more.

Global Hit: Rhythms del Mundo
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Global Hit - Amy MacDonald

In the tradition of female rocker KT Tunstall, Scotland's Amy MacDonald is carving her own niche in the indie music scene.

Global Hit - Amy MacDonald
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What sound hath Amy Winehouse wrought?

It's been a year and a half since Amy Winehouse caught the ears of American listeners. Now, there's a new crop of young singer-songwriter-types tapping the well of old- and new-school sounds. If Amy was already a throwback, what's so new about this latest crop? Guest: Takeaway contributor Mary Elizabeth Williams

What sound hath Amy Winehouse wrought?
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Mark Ronson

The producer behind breakthrough hits for Lilly Allen and Amy Winehouse, Mark Ronson has just released an album under his own name, called "Version," featuring those stars and others.

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Kanye-osophy

A look at the world through the eyes of Kanye West, who's getting ready to drop his new self-help book, "Thank You and You're Welcome."

Kanye-osophy
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Kanye-osophy

A look at the world through the eyes of Kanye West, who's getting ready to drop his new self-help book, "Thank You and You're Welcome."

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