Music & Culture

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A Cappella Singer Defends Proliferation Of Music Online

4:37pm August 08, 2016

NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Peter Hollens, an a cappella singer who regularly releases new music on his YouTube channel, about how the proliferation of music online could be a plus for artists.

The Australian duo Kllo's new track "On My Name" kicks off this week's mix.

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Metropolis: 8/6/16

12:26pm August 08, 2016

Hear tracks by Kllo, Bob Moses, Tensnake and more in Jason Bentley's two-hour EDM mix.

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Songs We Love: The Higher Up, 'Cigarettes (Feat. Jannel McLean)'

9:00am August 08, 2016

by Timmhotep Aku

MC Mark Scott uses his nicotine addiction as a springboard to talk about anxiety, depression and an intensifying existential crisis.

Just part of David Bromberg's collection of more than 250 American violins, crafted by nearly as many makers.

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These 250-Plus Violins Are About To Be Owned By The U.S. Government

8:01am August 08, 2016

by Jon Kalish

American-made violins are often regarded as inferior to European ones, but guitarist David Bromberg knows their value. So does the Library of Congress, which is acquiring his impressive collection.

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Kanye West May Branch Out Into Furniture Design

6:26am August 08, 2016

The rapper tells the BBC that he would like to design furniture. In fact, he has a specific notion: He wants to team up with IKEA. He'd like to design a minimalist set for college dorms.

Will Downing's latest album is Black Pearls.

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On His New Album, Will Downing Pays Tribute To Mothers Of Soul

5:00pm August 07, 2016

by NPR Staff

The R&B singer speaks with guest host Ray Suarez about the female artists who inspired his latest album and how he made their songs his own.

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Young The Giant Touches On Immigrant Background In 'Home Of The Strange'

9:14am August 07, 2016

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Sameer Gadhia of the Southern California band Young The Giant about the band's immigrant history ,and what they wanted to say about American identity in their new album.

At one of England's major music festivals, The Isle of Wight Council staffs an informational tent where festival goers can learn about recognizing and reporting sexual assault.

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How Can We Stop Sexual Assault At Music Festivals? One Group Says, Start By Educating

8:28am August 07, 2016

by NPR Staff

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to David Huggins, the domestic abuse coordinator of the Isle of Wight Council in the U.K., about efforts to stop sexual violence at music festivals.

Pump Up The Jams: What's Team USA Listening To?

5:09pm August 06, 2016

by Ray Suarez

What kind of music gets Olympic athletes pumped up when they're working out? Taekwondo competitor Paige McPherson talks about what gets her going.

A Rough Guide To Brazilian Music

5:09pm August 06, 2016

During the Olympics, the world will likely be hearing a lot more Brazilian music. Betto Arcos, host of the podcast Cosmic Barrio, gives an introduction to some of Brazil's musical traditions.