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Across The Blue Ridge # 17 - The South Carolina Broadcasters

4:00pm April 23, 2016

The first broadcast from an Across the Blue Ridge Muddy Creek Opry show features an exciting trio breathing new life into some great old songs and tunes – and creating new music as well. The

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When a megastar like Prince dies, collective mourning ensues. But if you didn't grow up hooked on the music — whether out of taste, or even because you weren't allowed — these moments can be somewhat isolating.

I'm Not Sad About Prince, But Let Me Explain

12:41pm April 23, 2016

by Sarah McCammon

NPR's Sarah McCammon grew up in a conservative evangelical home in the Midwest. When Prince died and purple filled her newsfeeds, she felt like an outsider watching a ritual she couldn't fully join.

Daniela Mack and Matthew Worth star as First Lady and President Kennedy in a new show at the Fort Worth Opera, JFK.

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In Fort Worth Opera's 'JFK,' A Tension Between Joy And Tragedy

9:40am April 23, 2016

by Bill Zeeble

The show tells the story of the last night of the president's life. "We took the myth of JFK and we really attempted to make him mortal," librettist Royce Vavrek says.

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The Hackensaw Boys' latest album is called Charismo.

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The Hackensaw Boys: Making Old-Time New Again

9:36am April 23, 2016

by NPR Staff

The Virginia string band has made its own brand of music since 1999. The members join NPR's Scott Simon to discuss the new album Charismo.

Prince's Songwriting Survives In Other Artists' Hits

7:54am April 23, 2016

The late pop music icon Prince left behind a lot of his own music when he died on Thursday at the age of 57. But he also was a sought after songwriter who wrote hits recorded by many other artists.

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'He Took My Girl': Your Memories Of The Artist Forever Known As Prince

7:00am April 23, 2016

by Robin Hilton

We asked you to share purple prose about your strange relationships with Prince Rogers Nelson. Here are some of the most touching responses.

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Prince's Mystique Grew Even As He Stayed Out Of The Hollywood Spotlight

6:51pm April 22, 2016

by Eric Deggans

The influential and successful recording artist had a few major moments on television. In remembering Prince, many have cited his performance at the 2007 Super Bowl as one of his greatest shows.

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'He Loved People Whether He Showed It Or Not': Sheila E. Remembers Prince

5:53pm April 22, 2016

Sheila E. recorded hits like "A Love Bizarre" and "The Glamorous Life" with Prince back in the mid-1980s. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to her about her memories of Prince, who died Thursday at age 57.

Prince performs at the Ritz Club during his "Purple Rain" tour on September 13, 1985.

Everybody Has A Prince Story (Or Should). Here Are Ours

5:25pm April 22, 2016

by Code Switch team

These stories are good for sharing any day, but they must be shared today, in honor of The Purple One's passing.

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Sense Of Place North Carolina: Mitch Easter

4:35pm April 22, 2016

From his Drive-In Studio to the Fidelitorium, the producer keeps pop alive in his home state.