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Cover for James Reese Europe's 369th U.S. Infantry "Hell Fighters" Band

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Puerto Rico Marks A Century Of U.S. Citizenship And Musical Exchange

12:00pm March 02, 2017

by Felix Contreras

On the centennial of the law that made Puerto Ricans U.S. citizens, percussionist Bobby Sanabria helps us investigate the musical cross-pollination between island and mainland.

Daymé Arocena's new album, Cubafonía, comes out March 10.

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First Listen: Daymé Arocena, 'Cubafonía'

11:11am March 02, 2017

by Felix Contreras

The young Cuban powerhouse draws on the power of Afro-Cuban traditions, the nimble athleticism of jazz, and catchy pop melodies.

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Songs We Love: Hiccup, 'Neverwhere'

10:53am March 02, 2017

by Mike Katzif

Hiccup's members first met while playing in the house band on a public-access comedy show. Its new song captures that same frenzied and fun dynamic, but with more space to stretch out.

Marty Stuart And His Fabulous Superlatives' new album, Way Out West, comes out March 10.

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First Listen: Marty Stuart And His Fabulous Superlatives, 'Way Out West'

12:01am March 02, 2017

by Jim Allen

A neo-trad country stalwart turns cosmic cowboy for a heady journey into the myths of the American West.

Valerie June's new album, The Order Of Time, comes out March 10.

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First Listen: Valerie June, 'The Order Of Time'

12:01am March 02, 2017

by Jewly Hight

Labor, longing and reverie exist side by side on the songwriter's regal new album.

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HoneyHoney On Mountain Stage

5:25pm March 01, 2017

The Los Angeles roots duo makes its Mountain Stage debut with its blend of West Coast country-rock and Southern soul.

Tkay Maidza is performing at this year's South By Southwest music festival.

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The Austin 100

3:39pm March 01, 2017

by Stephen Thompson

Download 100 handpicked, totally free songs from the best new artists performing at SXSW 2017.

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The Thistle And Shamrock: Brian McNeill At Swannanoa

3:29pm March 01, 2017

Join Fiona Ritchie at the Swannanoa Gathering in the mountains of North Carolina for a conversational, musical encounter with multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and singer Brian McNeill.

Temples performs live for World Cafe in Philadelphia.

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Temples On World Cafe

2:18pm March 01, 2017

by Talia Schlanger

The U.K. band performs soaring, sophisticated and explosive songs from its latest album, Volcano.

Lady Gaga performs during The 59th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, Calif. on Feb. 12, 2017

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A Day After Coachella Database Is Hacked, Lady Gaga Announced To Replace Beyoncé

12:55pm March 01, 2017

by Andrew Flanagan

Gaga will take over the Saturday night headliner slot at the desert festival.