ENCORE! - Covering the Classics: Yusuf Cat Stevens and The Flaming Lips revisit old favourites

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We take a look at Yusuf Cat Stevens' new release "Tell 'Em I'm Gone", a record that revisits the singer's past career and touches on favourite themes of freedom and spirituality. Meanwhile, The Flaming Lips tackle the Beatles' psychedelic masterpiece, "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" with a gang of collaborators that range from Miley Cyrus to Moby.


We also check out French singer-songwriter Corson's new record, which highlights the artist's classical background. Finally, African musicians lend their voices to a new song to raise awareness about Ebola, hoping to stop the spread of the disease.

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