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Revelers take in the 2016 Vallenato Festival in Colombia.

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In Colombia, Preserving Songs That Tell Stories

5:03pm July 07, 2016

by Betto Arcos

Vallenato, traditional music from Colombia, was immortalized in One Hundred Years Of Solitude and popularized by superstar singer Carlos Vives. Betto Arcos tells its story from the Vallenato Festival.

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The Replacements on the cover of Bob Mehr's book Trouble Boys: The True Story of the Replacements.

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Biographer Bob Mehr Tells The 'True Story Of The Replacements'

3:49pm July 07, 2016

In a new book, Mehr explores the strained relationships and self-sabotage that plagued the beloved Minneapolis band.

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Seratones On World Cafe

3:35pm July 07, 2016

Hear the Louisiana band's blues-infused punk rock performed live in the World Cafe studio.

English singer Keaton Henson in a scene from his new video for the song, "Alright."

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First Watch: Keaton Henson, 'Alright'

2:09pm July 07, 2016

by Robin Hilton

The English singer's latest video is a brilliant, dark and arresting portrayal of neurosis.

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Songs We Love: Local Natives, 'Fountain Of Youth'

2:04pm July 07, 2016

by David Dye

The California band lets the world become its studio for its shiny new album Sunlit Youth. In an anthemic track, it embraces reinvention.

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Viking's Choice: Warehouse, 'Reservoir'

1:00pm July 07, 2016

by Lars Gotrich

Brought together by a shared love of R.E.M., Pylon and The B-52s, the Atlanta rock band navigates kudzu-thick paths in a love song inspired by T.S. Eliot's The Waste Land.

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Guest DJ Agustín Lira: Struggles And Hope

12:21pm July 07, 2016

by Felix Contreras

The veteran protest singer reflects on a crucial time for the farm-worker movement when he helped organize workers using music.

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Mal Blum in a scene from their new video for the song "Reality TV"

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First Watch: Mal Blum, 'Reality TV'

11:34am July 07, 2016

by Sophie Kemp

In the new video for "Reality TV," a song about the power of emotional escapism, guitarist and songwriter Mal Blum would rather stay in and watch The Jersey Shore.

Aaron Neville's new album, Apache, comes out July 15.

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First Listen: Aaron Neville, 'Apache'

6:44am July 07, 2016

by Rachel Horn

At 75, the man still sings like an angel who's swallowed a wah-wah pedal. Aaron Neville's new album feels like a manifesto — a declaration of self by an artist who's had time to figure it out.

Jeff Beck's new album, Loud Hailer, comes out July 15.

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First Listen: Jeff Beck, 'Loud Hailer'

12:01am July 07, 2016

by Felix Contreras

More than 50 years into his career, the guitar legend once again demonstrates his mastery of tone, while still balancing his trademark sound with powerful lead vocals.