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Paige Walter/WXPNCaroline Rose's new album, Gentling the Horse at the Walt Whitman Mall, is out Oct. 23. -
The album reflects how Ashley Monroe's time as a musician has strengthened her love for country and tested her tolerance of the music industry.
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Michael ZamoraNot many bands can pull off an eight-minute rocker at the Tiny Desk. Chicago's finest lean into its excellent guitar playing, poignant lyrics and a sturdy, Midwestern sensibility. -
Photo by Meg TyoA chorus for people living with early-to-middle-stage dementia and their caregivers is accepting new singers for the fall in Rochester. The ENCORE Chorus is part of the national "Giving Voice" initiative.
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Rosanne Cash was 18 when her famous dad gave her a list of 100 essential country songs he thought she needed to know. She's since worked across many musical genres. Originally broadcast Oct. 5, 2009.
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Angine de Poitrine wears giant masks, speaks an alien language and plays wildly complicated math rock. Manager Sebastien Collin talks about the rise of the enigmatic musical group.
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The late country singer's hits are making a mark on the pop charts following her death. Many are charting higher than they ever have before — and the rise of country music might play a role.
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Ringo Starr is out on tour with his latest album of country music, "Long, Long, Road." -
Plus, Kennedy performs an intimate set at Bewley's Cafe Theatre, tucked just off of Dublin's bustling Grafton Street. -
Through Ms. Magazine, the late activist and author Gloria Steinem was one of the driving forces behind one of the most classic children's albums, Free to Be... You and Me from 1972.
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NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with alternative rock pioneer Ben Folds about the 30th anniversary of the release of his old group's debut album, Ben Folds Five.
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In their respective careers, Hoyes and Green have never wanted to be just one thing. Hear what happens when they refuse to choose. -
It's so easy to fall in love with the music of Mac Ayres. This set, backed by a stunning band, is profoundly satisfying, tastefully arranged and always in the pocket. -
NPR's Michel Martin asks music critic Nate Chinen < > about the legacy of the Grammy-winning jazz artist Cassandra Wilson.
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