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Music In 'Mudbound' Intended To Evoke Earth, Dirt And Mud

5:14pm November 17, 2017

by Tim Greiving

Afro-punk artist, Tamar-kali, makes her debut as a film composer in Mudbound, the new movie from director Dee Rees. Her background includes running a five-piece rock combo and a string sextet that fuses classical music and post-punk.

Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings' final album, Soul of a Woman, is available now.

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Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings' 'Soul Of A Woman' Is A Testament To Fortitude

5:14pm November 17, 2017

by Oliver Wang

Throughout their career together, Jones and her band gave listeners something to feel with every recording and every performance. That's still true on their final album.

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Across the Blue Ridge #100 - Madison County, NC & Blue Ridge Music Trails

4:00pm November 17, 2017

by Paul Brown

This week's show features some strong old-time and bluegrass music right out of the gate, followed by in interview with Madison County, NC Arts Council director Laura Boosinger.

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T-Pain Emerges From Emotional 'Oblivion' With New Album

3:36pm November 17, 2017

by Sidney Madden

The Tallahassee rapper/singer drops his first full-length album in six years.

Vince Staples's second album, Big Fish Theory, was released in June.

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Vince Staples Believes He Deserves All The Grammys, But He Isn't Holding His Breath

3:17pm November 17, 2017

by Rodney Carmichael

The acclaimed rapper argues that the music he makes could fit into hip-hop, electronic or alternative categories at the annual awards, if only the Academy could see past its biases.

Domenico Scarlatti Sets Himself Apart From His Contemporaries

12:05pm November 17, 2017

Peter explores the life and music of Domenico Scarlatti. He was born in 1685, the same year as Johann Sebastian Bach and George Frideric Handel.

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With her family bands, Maybelle Carter — shown here, sitting, with her daughters June, Anita and Helen — helped create the sound of modern country music.

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Forebears: Maybelle Carter, The Mother Of Popular Country Music

10:46am November 17, 2017

by Liz Tracy

Known as "Mother Maybelle," Carter had a unique style of playing that helped determine the role of guitar in modern country music. Johnny Cash called her "the greatest star I've ever known."

Benjamin Booker performs a Tiny Desk Concert on Oct. 24, 2017. (Claire Harbage/NPR)

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Benjamin Booker: Tiny Desk Concert

9:00am November 17, 2017

by Bob Boilen

Benjamin Booker has a deeply tender voice that, at times, can feel like a whisper But it always cuts to the heart.

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At the Latin Grammy Awards: A Night of Big Wins and Tributes

6:36am November 17, 2017

by Felix Contreras

Big wins for the megahit "Despacito" came as no surprise at the 18th Annual Latin Grammy Awards.

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The Kids Of Bowery's Hardcore 'Matinee,' Then And Now

10:32pm November 16, 2017

by Drew Carolan

On the Bowery in the '80s, Richard Avedon protégé Drew Carolan captured the mien of a subculture centered on midafternoon expressions of anger and community. The hardcore kids ain't kids no more.