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YouTube superstars Rachel and Aron Accurso, better known as Ms. Rachel and Mr. Aron, talk about their debut album "I'm So Happy" and why they think activism is central to their missions as child entertainers and educators.
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Alt.Latino's Felix Contreras explains a surprising new trend in Latin music that's been bubbling for awhile.
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Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for iHeartRadioA murder trial, a meme and the unending search for meaning. Plus: Colin Kaepernick fires back at Jay-Z and Macklemore walks the talk. -
The XPoNential Music Festival, presented by Subaru, returns to the Camden Waterfront this weekend.
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"Don't Let It Trouble Your Mind" is the prettiest kiss-off song you'll ever hear. Then there's "Run That By Me One More Time," a rowdy novelty duet, and the story-song "My Blue Ridge Mountain Boy."
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Should a billionaire get to decide whether to bar an artist from performing because of their views? That’s the question at the center of the drama this week swirling around the rapper Macklemore.
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Across 24 songs, Jepsen explores the full spectrum of human emotions, channeling folk pop for the "Day" side and leaning into house music for the "Night" side. -
For more than 50 years, Los Mirlos has cultivated its own Peruvian twist on cumbia, featuring reverb-heavy, surf-rock guitar. -
Neil Young talks to NPR about his reflective 50th studio album, Second Song, out Sept. 18. -
Sara Bareilles talks to Morning Edition about grief, infertility and the experiences that shaped her new album. -
First Macklemore was dropped over Gaza. Then other artists walked. Ed Sheeran has largely stayed out of politics. Now, the empty stage is telling a different story. -
The list includes veteran hitmakers, a fresh crop of best new artist nominees and a 19-year-old folk prodigy. -
Workers cite poor communication, stagnant wages, and unclear job responsibilities as motivations to organize. -
The Mexican guitar duo of Rodrigo y Gabriela found an unexpected kinship with the people of Japan when they play there. A new album called "OurHome" explores what it means to feel at home.
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