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Members of the pop band Hanson pose for a group portrait on a roof in London in 1997. From left to right they are Taylor, Isaac and Zac Hanson.

What Do Hanson And Madonna Have In Common? Hits Ideal For Saving A Life

12:14pm April 03, 2017

by Rebecca Hersher

A New York City hospital has created a playlist of songs with the ideal tempo for CPR, although previous research suggests there is more to good chest compressions than just the right tempo.

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H.Grimace's new album, Self Architect, comes out April 7.

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London Post-Punks H.Grimace Slowly Seethe With 'Lipsyncer'

11:00am April 03, 2017

by Lars Gotrich

The song, from the band's forthcoming full-length, lurks like a smoky, sepia-toned dream from the Pixies' Surfer Rosa.

#NPRpoetry Month: Vince Staples Reads His Favorite Twitter Poems

10:23am April 03, 2017

by Michel Martin

Today's selections grapple with the existential crisis presented by string cheese, plus rapper Vince Staples shares a couple of his favorites from #NPRPoetry.

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Vince Staples is currently traveling the country on The Life Aquatic Tour.

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Vince Staples: 'We Live In A Space Where Your Name Isn't Enough'

10:19am April 03, 2017

"You can't find a Jay Z article where they don't speak about him selling drugs," the Long Beach rapper says. "You can't find a Vince Staples article where it doesn't say 'ex-gang member.' "

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Sting is interviewed by World Cafe's new full-time host, Talia Schlanger, in this session.

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Sting On World Cafe

9:00am April 03, 2017

by Talia Schlanger

In the midst of his 57th & 9th tour, Sting sits down in the studio with World Cafe's new full-time host, Talia Schlanger. Hear the full conversation and watch excerpts via VuHaus.

The New Pornographers' new album, Whiteout Conditions, comes out April 7.

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First Listen: The New Pornographers, 'Whiteout Conditions'

7:31am April 03, 2017

by Stephen Thompson

The New Pornographers' seventh album still stocks each song with three or four hooks where most bands might settle for one.

"For me to get out there and voice my opinion through music — it's different for me," Jackie Evancho says.

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Jackie Evancho On Speaking Out Through Music

6:03pm April 02, 2017

Since her performance at President Trump's inauguration, the 16-year-old vocalist has advocated for transgender rights and released Two Hearts, which includes some of her first original songs.

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Roland Corporation founder Ikutaro Kakehashi.

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Ikutaro Kakehashi, Founder Of Roland, Dies At 87

5:51pm April 02, 2017

by Geeta Dayal

The Japanese entrepreneur and music fanatic laid the groundwork for house music and hip-hop with machines like the TR-808 and TR-909.

Samantha Crain spoke with NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro about her latest album, You Had Me At Goodbye.

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For Samantha Crain, 'Making New Traditions' Is A Mode Of Survival

7:46am April 02, 2017

The Choctaw singer-songwriter says she hopes her music will inspire other Native American artists not only to preserve their heritage, but to create traditional art of their own.

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Gloria Gaynor To Perform At Library Of Congress

7:46am April 02, 2017

Last year it was announced that Gloria Gaynor's disco anthem "I Will Survive" made it into the National Recording Registry. Now, she will perform the hit tune at the Library of Congress.