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The Bollywood legend was one of the world's most recorded artists — who, by her own reckoning, made more than 12,000 songs.
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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to jazz musician Sherman Irby about his latest work, "Birth of the Blues," exploring the origin of the Blues and its continued influence across genres.
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From SZA and Kendrick Lamar, to MJ Lenderman and Waxahatchee, there's been an uptick in recent years of prominent artists joining forces for a co-headlining tour.
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With her authentic country sound and relatable lyrics, new star Ella Langley is breaking records with her new album, Dandelion.
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With well over 100 acts on eight stages, almost all of them streaming live, Coachella can be overwhelming. Here's a day-by-day guide to the can't-miss music at the season's biggest musical gathering.
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Known for her often dark, poetic songs and powerful guitar riffs, St. Vincent is backed by a 60-piece orchestra in her new album, St. Vincent: Live in London! Originally broadcast April 23, 2024.
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The rapper and producer helped script hip-hop and electronic music's blueprint with songs like "Planet Rock" and "Looking for the Perfect Beat."
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A much-hyped double album finds the two reveling in a mutual influence that has bloomed for a decade, shaping a scene in the process.
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Much of our image of Dylan derives from his early protest music, but Robert Polito's book makes the argument that the most recent 30 years of Dylan's career have been just as creative as the first 30.
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This week, no album can unseat last week's champion: BTS's Arirang, which holds on to the top spot thanks to another flood of sales.
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If we're putting a spotlight on faith-based hip-hop, we had to start with Lecrae. His devotion is unapologetic and his music is real.
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Fifty years ago, Lebanese singer Fairuz released a song that stirred hope and national pride. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to music journalist Danny Hajjar about its enduring significance.
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The rapper previously known as Kanye West, scheduled to perform this summer in London, was denied entry into the U.K. on the grounds that his presence "would not be conducive to the public good."
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The Colombian band brings its psychedelic universe to the Tiny Desk, complete with ceramic decorations and a quilted flag handmade by Andrea Echeverri herself.
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