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Bruce Springsteen Springsteen on Broadway, which will have its final date on Dec. 15, 2018. The show has been documented in a new film, to be released just after that final performance.

As 'Springsteen On Broadway' Closes, Its Excellent Film Welcomes A New Audience

2:01pm December 13, 2018

by Lauren Onkey

Springsteen has performed his one-man show over 230 times since its debut last year. But, just as the Boss bids adieu to Broadway, a new film documenting the show is set to premiere on Netflix.

This week's episode of The Thistle & Shamrock features music by Robin Bullock.

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The Thistle & Shamrock: Roots And Branches

11:46am December 13, 2018

Fiona Ritchie explores the evolving sounds that contribute to a new Celtic music, featuring Solas, Robin Bullock and Capercaillie.

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Kurt Vile On World Cafe

11:16am December 13, 2018

There are few people who can spin a tale like Kurt and it shows on his latest record. Hear a live studio performance of songs from Bottle It In.

Sunwatchers' Illegal Moves comes out Feb. 22.

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Sunwatchers' Rhapsodic 'Beautiful Crystals' Weaves A Mutant Groove

11:00am December 13, 2018

by Lars Gotrich

Sunwatchers' noise-induced trance sends out an ecstatic call to arms. The Brooklyn band's fourth album in three years, Illegal Moves, comes out Feb. 22.

Rhiannon Giddens, Leyla McCalla, Allison Russell and Amythyst Kiah are Our Native Daughters. Their debut album comes out Feb. 22.

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Rhiannon Giddens Forms Our Native Daughters, Shares Harrowing 'Mama's Cryin' Long'

9:00am December 13, 2018

by Lars Gotrich

Rhiannon Giddens, Amythyst Kiah, Allison Russell and Leyla McCalla all contribute to Songs of Our Native Daughters, out Feb. 22.

River Whyless performs on Mountain Stage.

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River Whyless On Mountain Stage

9:00am December 13, 2018

by Adam Harris

River Whyless brought its third album and adventurous musicianship to the Mountain Stage.

Robert Smith of The Cure, photographed in July 1987. The Cure was among seven acts named as 2019 inductees to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

The Cure, Janet Jackson, Radiohead Among Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees For 2019

8:24am December 13, 2018

by Andrew Flanagan

The institution chose seven inductees from a field of 15 to honor at next March's ceremony, including Def Leppard, Stevie Nicks, Roxy Music and The Zombies.

Jacob Collier describes his new project, Djesse (Vol. 1), as "maximalism in the name of minimalism."

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Jacob Collier Makes Staggering, Complex Music Feel Effortless

5:43pm December 12, 2018

Host Ari Shapiro speaks with singer and multi-instrumentalist Jacob Collier about his latest project, a four-album odyssey called Djesse, the first volume of which is out now.

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Christmas Albums By Rodney Crowell And The Monkees Capture The Spirit Of The Season

2:34pm December 12, 2018

by Ken Tucker

For both Crowell and the Monkees, Christmas is a time to draw up a gratitude list and put the year in perspective. The results aren't always jolly, but they're certainly sincere and passionate.

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H.E.R. performs a Tiny Desk Concert on Nov. 8, 2018.

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H.E.R.: Tiny Desk Concert

1:38pm December 12, 2018

by Bobby Carter

The singer stuns in her second appearance at the Tiny Desk, showcasing not only her vocal mastery, but her skills as a captivating multi-instrumentalist.