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Jazz icon Dianne Reeves 'lost her breath' as Sheryl Lee Ralph sang her song at Emmys

4:38pm September 13, 2022

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Dianne Reeves, whose song "Endangered Species" was sung by Sheryl Lee Ralph when she accepted an Emmy for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy.

Mark David Chapman, shown in this 2018 photo, shot and killed John Lennon outside his Manhattan apartment building in 1980. Chapman was denied parole for the 12th time in August.

The man who shot and killed John Lennon in 1980 was denied parole for the 12th time

3:21pm September 13, 2022

by Dustin Jones

Mark David Chapman, 67, is being held at Green Haven Correctional Facility in New York. His next opportunity for parole will be in February 2024.

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The Veldt, 'Sweeter'

2:12pm September 13, 2022

by Lars Gotrich

On a standout from the soul-shoegaze band's first full-length in 24 years, guitar effects swirl around a psychedelic R&B groove that shimmers with beautiful bluster.

Bob Dylan performing live onstage at a benefit for ousted Chileans.

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Namecheck, the playlist: Songs with shameless name-drops

12:04pm September 13, 2022

by Stephen Kallao

When you write a song, you want people to hear it. But for some artists, that's not enough.

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Remembering jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis who has died at age 87

5:07am September 13, 2022

Legendary jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis was propelled to fame with his trio's 1965 hit — "The 'In' Crowd." The Grammy-winning Chicago pianist, composer and radio host died peacefully in his home Monday.

Ramsey Lewis, seen here performing at the Ontario Jazz Festival in 1981, died Monday at his home in Chicago.

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Ramsey Lewis, the pop chart's favorite jazz pianist, dies at 87

11:23pm September 12, 2022

by Gene Seymour

The Grammy-winning Chicago pianist, composer and radio host died peacefully in his home on Monday morning.

A 1,000-year-old German boys choir is now accepting girls

4:52pm September 12, 2022

by Rob Schmitz

Since its founding in 975 A.D., the Regensburg Cathedral boys choir has only admitted boys. But starting on September 12, it will allow girls.

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Angélique Kidjo performs at the 1,000th NPR's Tiny Desk Concert. She sings the praises of the series: "The Tiny Desk Concerts bring the whole world into this tiny place where you can make miracles and wonder."

Superstar Angélique Kidjo sings at the 1000th Tiny Desk — and speaks from her heart

3:25pm September 12, 2022

by Max Barnhart

in an exclusive interview, the 5-time Grammy award-winning Beninese singer talks about her music, her activism and the honor of performing at the 1,000th Tiny Desk Concert ("I'm speechless!")

Angélique Kidjo performs a Tiny Desk concert.

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Angélique Kidjo: Tiny Desk Concert

2:00pm September 12, 2022

by Bob Boilen

The inspiring Angélique Kidjo graces the Tiny Desk for our 1,000th concert.

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NPR Music's Tiny Desk Concerts followed a visit to a noisy bar at SXSW in Austin

6:24am September 12, 2022

NPR's Bob Boilen and Stephen Thompson were straining to hear folk singer Laura Gibson. They invited her to perform at NPR's headquarters at Boilen's desk. The 1,000 Tiny Desk Concert is out Monday.

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