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Tejano Music King Emilio Navaira Dies At 53

4:29pm May 17, 2016

by Andrew Limbong

The king of Tejano music has died. Emilio Navaira passed away suddenly Monday night at the age of 53. Along with Selena, Navaira was credited with making Tejano music mainstream in the 1990s.

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Remembering Country Craftsman Guy Clark

4:09pm May 17, 2016

Listen back to the late Grammy-winning Americana songwriter's interviews and performances on World Cafe.

Clockwise from upper left: My Morning Jacket, Haley Bonar, The 1975, SOAK

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New Mix: The 1975, SOAK Covers Led Zeppelin, A Home Demo From My Morning Jacket, More

3:54pm May 17, 2016

Host Bob Boilen rejoins co-host Robin Hilton for this week's essential mix of new music, tales from Bob's week on the road and a heart-stopping amount of coffee.

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Bassist Jane Little performed with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra for more than 71 years — a world record.

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Jane Little, Atlanta's Dainty Double-Bass Player For 71 Years, Dies Onstage

1:18pm May 17, 2016

by NPR Staff

The bassist joined the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in 1945, when she was just 16 years old. She died over the weekend while performing.

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Viking's Choice: RLYR, 'Reconductor'

1:00pm May 17, 2016

by Lars Gotrich

Featuring members of Pelican, Locrian and Bloodiest, the Chicago trio makes heroic and heavy instrumental rock that storms the gates of delirium.

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Mike Cooley On Mountain Stage

12:23pm May 17, 2016

The Drive-By Truckers singer and guitarist performs a relaxed and intimate set for Mountain Stage.

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The VuHaus Song Of The Day

12:14pm May 17, 2016

Watch a new intimate performance every weekday from America's leading public radio stations. Powered by VuHaus, the new Music Discovery platform.

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Watch Tinariwen Perform 'Tin Ihlan' Live At Pickathon

12:04pm May 17, 2016

by Dave Christensen

Watch the groundbreaking Tuareg band perform a nighttime set in the Oregon woods.

A still from Japanese Breakfast's "In Heaven" video.

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Songs We Love: Japanese Breakfast, 'In Heaven'

9:48am May 17, 2016

by Marissa Lorusso

The lush dream-pop gem is a testament to Michelle Zauner's ability to layer mourning and beauty seamlessly. The video features bearded studs, "an invitation to my own personal heaven," she says.

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Viking's Choice: Lisa Prank, 'Take It All'

9:00am May 17, 2016

by Lars Gotrich

Seattle singer Robin Edwards makes bubblegum pop-punk for lovesick, rainbow-colored unicorns.