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A young Regina Spektor in a scene from her new video for the song "Bleeding Heart."

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First Watch: Regina Spektor, 'Bleeding Heart'

10:24am November 22, 2016

by Robin Hilton

The latest video from Regina Spektor, for her song "Bleeding Heart," is an endearing, beautifully conceived ode to youth and the awkward stumble toward self-discovery and young adulthood.

In The Groove: Vinyl Gets A Black Friday Boost

7:00am November 22, 2016

by Eddie Garcia

It's that magical time of year again, when consumers leave the dinner table and head to the stores. Beyond the discounted TV's and gadgets on Black Friday, there's a celebration going on at your local record store.

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Kanye West Cancels Remainder Of Tour After Backlash Against Stage Rants

9:55pm November 21, 2016

by Vicky Diaz-Camacho

The decision comes after the rap star had an on-stage outburst on Saturday criticizing Beyonce, Jay Z, Hillary Clinton and the radio industry.

Happy birthday to Mac Rebennack, a.k.a. Dr. John, who turns 76 today.

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A Tribute To Dr. John On His 76th Birthday

6:17pm November 21, 2016

by Bruce Warren

Take a tour around New Orleans with the music legend himself.

Justin Peter Kinkel-Schuster's latest album is called Constant Stranger.

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World Cafe Next: Justin Peter Kinkel-Schuster

6:13pm November 21, 2016

by David Dye

The former Water Liars member heads south for his new solo album, Constant Stranger. Hear two songs.

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Jonatha Brooke's new album, Midnight. Hallelujah., is out now.

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Jonatha Brooke On World Cafe

6:09pm November 21, 2016

by David Dye

The singer-songwriter performs songs from Midnight. Hallelujah., her first new album since the one-woman show she wrote and performed off Broadway.

"I think we came about precisely from just goofing around and having fun," bassist Chester Hansen (second from right) says. "And we're still just goofin'."

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'We're Contemporary People': BADBADNOTGOOD's Mixed Bag Of Inspiration

5:31pm November 21, 2016

by NPR Staff

The Toronto jazz band is heavily influenced by today's hip-hop. "We came about precisely from just goofing around and having fun," bassist Chester Hansen says.

Lady Gaga went on a dive bar tour this year to promote her country-influenced album, Joanne.

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2016: The Year Pop Went Country

4:41pm November 21, 2016

by Meredith Ochs

A host of pop and rock musicians — including Lady Gaga, Cyndi Lauper and Beyoncé — took turns down country roads this year. Fans both old and new seem happy to follow them there.

This week's episode features new music from the L.A. duo Electric Guest.

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Metropolis: 11/19/16

2:38pm November 21, 2016

Hear new music from Electric Guest, A Tribe Called Quest and Milky Chance in this week's two-hour dance mix from KCRW's Jason Bentley.

Tiny Desk Concert with Tegan and Sara. (Raquel Zaldivar/NPR.)

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Tegan And Sara: Tiny Desk Concert

10:33am November 21, 2016

by Josh Rogosin

Appearing in the NPR Music offices on the eve of the 2016 elections, the Canadian pop duo crafts acoustic versions of pop anthems like "Closer and "Boyfriend."