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Morris Robinson in the Los Angeles Opera's 2009 production of The Magic Flute.

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From Football To Opera: Singer Morris Robinson Takes Center Stage

8:43am February 03, 2016

by Karen Grigsby Bates

Once Morris Robinson dreamed of fame on the football field. Now, he's moving audiences across the world with the power of his voice, and changing the face of opera.

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John Paul White (left) and Donnie Fritts.

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Donnie Fritts And John Paul White On World Cafe

1:46pm February 02, 2016

Two generations of Florence, Ala., musicians teamed up to make Fritts' new album, Oh My Goodness.

Clockwise from upper left: Macklemore and Jamila Woods, Santigold, PJ Harvey, Iggy Pop and Josh Homme

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New Mix: Santigold, Macklemore, PJ Harvey, Iggy Pop, More

1:02pm February 02, 2016

In this week's mix, hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton showcase a number of artists who reflect on their past to make powerful new music.

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Rodrigo Amarante performs live at Pickathon for OPB.

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opbmusic Presents: Rodrigo Amarante

11:55am February 02, 2016

by Dave Christensen

The Brazilian singer performs an upbeat song on a stage made of branches at Pickathon in Oregon.

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Songs We Love: Dori Freeman, 'Still A Child'

9:15am February 02, 2016

by Jewly Hight

A ballad from the young, Appalachian singer-songwriter's debut taps into the tradition of women discussing no-good men.

Shirley Jones and Robert Preston star in 1962's The Music Man, about a con man who poses as a band leader.

The Iowa Caucuses Explained ... By Broadway?

6:28pm February 01, 2016

by Bob Mondello

Critic Bob Mondello has never been to Iowa, but he learned a lot about the state from The Music Man. The classic American musical follows a travelling salesman who finds himself in River City, Iowa.

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Rihanna, posing with the art for her Anti album in October 2015.

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Forget Selling Albums — Artists Can Now Go Platinum Via Streaming

5:18pm February 01, 2016

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

As fans' listening habits become more and more focused on streaming, the RIAA is trying to catch up.

A still from PJ Harvey's new video, 'The Wheel.'

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New Video For PJ Harvey's 'The Wheel'

4:48pm February 01, 2016

by Jackson Sinnenberg

PJ Harvey's new video, co-created by Irish cinematographer Seamus Murphy, sees the two artists grapple with some of the great paradoxes of human existence.

Oh, weird, a street scene in Mumbai where everything isn't covered in neon clouds of dust. Is this really even India?

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Dear White Artists Making Music Videos In India: Step Away From The 'Holi' Powder

4:42pm February 01, 2016

by Tasneem Raja

Yes, this is about the new Beyoncé-Coldplay music video for "Hymn For the Weekend," which also features levitating sadhus, a child painted blue to resemble Hindu gods, and fire-breathing.

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World Cafe Next: Brooke Waggoner

3:47pm February 01, 2016

Nashville's go-to arranger spent 2015 working on her own solo album, Sweven. Hear two songs.

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