Recommended Readings 7\13

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Looking for something to check out in those downtimes this weekend? Here are a few choice readings…

New York Times looks at new flavor profiles to hit the dining mainstream.

— A very detailed chronology of the evolution of electronic instruments.

— AV Club talks to the comedian of comedy, Patton Oswalt.

— Stereogum tells new folkers Bowerbirds to quit their day jobs.

— Slate looks at the second most unpopular president ever.

— NPR webcasts AfroBeat heir Femi Kuti.