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Music & Culture

Martin Made The Beatles Much More Interesting, Connolly Says

9:08am March 09, 2016

In 1962, George Martin signed an unknown band: The Beatles. Steve Inskeep talks to Ray Connolly, who made a documentary series with Martin called The Rhythm of Life, about Martin's death at age 90.

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Songs We Love: Mary Lattimore, 'Otis Walks Into The Woods'

9:07am March 09, 2016

by Bruce Warren

An emotionally striking song and video by the Philadelphia harpist known for her collaborations with Kurt Vile, Sharon Van Etten, Thurston Moore and others.

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Beatles' Record Producer George Martin Dies At 90

3:24am March 09, 2016

George Martin who was often referred to as the "Fifth Beatle" has died. Martin was the group's record producer and collaborator.

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Brooke Waggoner On World Cafe

6:47pm March 08, 2016

For her latest album, the Nashville singer-songwriter was inspired by recordings from her childhood.

Alfredo Rodriguez's new album, Tocororo, is out now.

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On 'Tocororo,' Alfredo Rodriguez Brings Cuba To The World — And The World To Cuba

6:34pm March 08, 2016

by Michelle Mercer

The pianist and composer left his home country seven years ago. Michelle Mercer says Rodriguez's latest album is the sound of a prodigiously talented Cuban embracing the wider world of music.

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Music director Alex Lacamoire and actor/composer Lin-Manuel Miranda celebrate onstage during a Hamilton performance for the Grammy Awards at Richard Rodgers Theater in New York on Feb. 15.

Watching A Brown 'Hamilton' With A White Audience

4:59pm March 08, 2016

by Gene Demby

The hit musical recasts the Founding Fathers as people of color engaged in rap battles. But on a recent night, ticket buyers largely looked the way Broadway audiences have always looked. What gives?

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Poor Lonely Computer: Prince's Misunderstood Relationship With The Internet

4:31pm March 08, 2016

by Hasit Shah

Is Prince's notoriously antagonistic stance toward the posting of his music on the Internet an exception to the rules of the modern music industry or an example to musicians of the future?

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Roman Diaz Makes A Spiritual Statement With 'L'ó Dá Fún Bàtá'

3:10pm March 08, 2016

by Milo Miles

Percussionist Roman Diaz arrived in New York from Havana in 1999 and has since become a mainstay in the avant-garde jazz and Afro-Cuban music communities. Critic Milo Miles reviews his debut album.

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Israeli sisters (from left) Liron, Tair and Tagel Haim, who make up the band A-WA, perform in Jerusalem.

In Honor Of #InternationalWomensDay, A Playlist Of Ladies Who Rock

2:27pm March 08, 2016

by Maanvi Singh

Check out the songs (and back stories) of women musicians from around the world.

Max Jury in a scene for his new video for the song "Numb"

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Max Jury, 'Numb'

1:43pm March 08, 2016

by Bob Boilen

Country and soul sounds help tell a new video's tale of unsettling malaise.