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Some of the artists from journalist Ian Urbina's music project say they were misled

5:24pm January 03, 2022

by Andrew Limbong

Journalist Ian Urbina recruited musicians to make music based off his reporting on crimes in international waters. Some participating artists complained they were misled about their side of the deal.

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Music to pay attention to in 2022

6:27am January 03, 2022

by Ann Powers

A new year means a lot of new music. But what's worth checking out? A sneak preview of what you should be listening to in 2022.

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C. Tangana embraces tradition on his groundbreaking album, 'El Madrileño'

8:15am January 02, 2022

NPR's Eyder Peralta speaks with Spanish rapper C. Tangana about his highly-acclaimed and Grammy-nominated album, "El Madrileño."

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Banjo star Bela Fleck talks his new album and playing Carnegie Hall

8:06am January 01, 2022

by David Gura

David Gura talks with banjo star Bela Fleck about his new album, "My Bluegrass Heart," and about his Jan. 9 concert at Carnegie Hall in New York City.

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Dave Grohl retraces his life-affirming path from Nirvana to Foo Fighters

1:12pm December 31, 2021

by Terry Gross

After Nirvana, Grohl considered quitting music. But, he says, "Music was the one thing that had healed me my entire life." His memoir is The Storyteller. Originally broadcast Nov. 24, 2021.

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