Hear James Blake And Bon Iver's New Collaboration

NPR | By Bob Boilen

Published August 24, 2011 at 2:47 PM EDT

We have an unusual and somewhat surprising collaboration for you. James Blake has recorded a song with Justin Vernon of Bon Iver. A chance meeting in Austin, Texas, at this year's SXSW music festival sparked this collaboration. Blake has cited Vernon as an influence on his own music.

The song they made together is called "Fall Creek Boys Choir."

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