NPR's Ann Powers talks about the soundtrack toSteve McQueen's film '12 Years a Slave,' and why it's the most compelling film about music to be released this year.
'12 Years a Slave' soundtrack
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NPR's Ann Powers talks about the soundtrack toSteve McQueen's film '12 Years a Slave,' and why it's the most compelling film about music to be released this year.