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Esperanza Spalding in Oslo, Norway in 2009.

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Esperanza Spalding's 'Exposure': A Creative Marathon, Live In The Studio

4:11pm September 11, 2017

by Nate Chinen

Bassist, singer and composer Esperanza Spalding will be in the recording studio for 77 hours, conjuring her next album out of thin air. We'll be watching closely — and so can you.

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Esperanza Spalding Takes To Facebook Live To Record New Album 'Exposure'

3:17pm September 11, 2017

Spalding will spend 77 hours creating her new album, "Exposure," and the entire session will be streamed for fans to see.

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Lux Interior and Poison Ivy, founding members of The Cramps, whose music reignited the sound of 1950s and early 1960s rock 'n' roll.

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Shocking Omissions: The Raw Rock Devotion Of The Cramps' 'Songs The Lord Taught Us'

1:51pm September 11, 2017

by Jamie Ludwig

The band reignited the sound of early rock 'n' roll on its debut album, and its influence can be heard today across a wide swath of genres — anywhere that danger and sex are cause for celebration.

Band Of Brothers: The X Ambassadors On Pushing An Agenda Through Music

1:40pm September 11, 2017

Also known as the band behind that catchy Jeep commercial song.

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Mexican Institute of Sound Whips Up Deep, Humorous Grooves On

1:26pm September 11, 2017

by Felix Contreras

DJ and producer Camilo Lara is the mastermind behind the Mexican Institute of Sound — he's back with a sneak peek of a new album expected this fall.

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Meet Voice Of Baceprot, The All-Girl Metal Band Making Waves In Indonesia

12:34pm September 11, 2017

by Ashley Westerman

The trio has braved criticism from religious conservatives outraged by three Muslim girls playing bold, noisy music inspired by Slipknot and Lamb of God.

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