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The Columbia Years 1968-1969 is a collection of little-heard, long sought-after recordings by funk artist Betty Davis.

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Behind The Black Power Goddess: Betty Davis' Early Demos Released

4:30pm July 06, 2016

by Oliver Wang

Betty Davis was already gaining attention as Betty Mabry in the late 1960s when she met Miles Davis. He produced legendary sessions for her that have never been released — until now.

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Courtney Barnett in a scene from her new video for "Elevator Operator."

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Watch Courtney Barnett's Cameo-Packed 'Elevator Operator'

3:46pm July 06, 2016

by Sophie Kemp

Jeff Tweedy, the members of Sleater-Kinney and others pop up in the Australian singer's new video.

Heron Oblivion performs live at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia.

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Heron Oblivion On World Cafe

2:42pm July 06, 2016

Folk singer and drummer Meg Baird leads a band of loud, psychedelic guitars. Hear a live performance and conversation.

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Watch Cymande Perform Live In The Studio

2:11pm July 06, 2016

by Jason Bentley

The pioneering British funk and soul band gathers in the studio for a stirring performance of "Bra."

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The Thistle & Shamrock: More New Summer Sounds

2:00pm July 06, 2016

Host Fiona Ritchie shares new songs from rising artists like Andrew Finn Magill and The Jeremiahs.

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At Former Al Capone Hangout, The Hammond B3 Is The Star

1:57pm July 06, 2016

by David Schulman

These days the Green Mill is a respectable jazz club. As part of the series "Musicians In Their Own Words" producer David Schulman introduces us to Chris Foreman who plays the Hammond B3.

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A woman sells ice cream from an Mr. Softee van.

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Who Wants Some (Songs About) Ice Cream?

11:51am July 06, 2016

by Robin Hilton

What says "summer" more than ice cream and pop songs? And it turns out there are easily more than a thousand albums and songs all about this delicious treat. Do you have a favorite?

Okkervil River's Will Sheff lies in a casket awaiting burial in a scene from a new video for the song "Okkervil River R.I.P."

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First Watch: Okkervil River, 'Okkervil River R.I.P'

11:00am July 06, 2016

by Robin Hilton

Okkervil River frontman Will Sheff says goodbye to his beloved band's past in a stirring new video.

Polish composer Henryk Górecki, in Zakopane, Poland, in 1994 — two years after a recording of his Symphony No. 3 became a surprise hit. Górecki died in 2010.

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Song For A Pony And A Blue-Eyed Girl

9:12am July 06, 2016

by Tom Huizenga

Henryk Górecki's rather simple arrangement of a folk song from the Kurpie region of northeast Poland holds power beyond its purpose.

Watch Savages Perform Live At The 9:30 Club

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Savages, Live In Concert

9:00am July 06, 2016

by Saidah Blount

The London post-punk band is by turns tender and ferocious as it showcases tracks from Adore Life to a sold-out crowd at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C.