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Arooj Aftab's Newest Album Finds Light In Dark Times

7:58am April 18, 2021

NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Arooj Aftab about her new album, Vulture Prince, completed after the loss of her brother and threaded through with themes of grief and longing.

Not My Job: We Quiz Japanese Breakfast On 'The Breakfast Of Champions'

8:24am April 17, 2021

Singer songwriter Michelle Zauner performs under the name Japanese Breakfast so we've invited her to answer three questions about Wheaties.

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Gospel Singer Elizabeth King Hits A Musical Milestone At 77

7:59am April 17, 2021

At the age of 77, Memphis sacred soul singer Elizabeth King is releasing her first full-length album, Living in the Last Days. She talks about it with NPR's Debbie Elliott.

Fans with a photo of Selena during a ceremony honoring her in 2017. Over the decades since her death, Selena's legacy has become even more profound than writer Deborah Paredez ever anticipated.

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Selena At 50: Preserving And Protecting A Precious Legacy

4:57pm April 16, 2021

by Deborah Paredez

This week marks what would have been the 50th birthday of Selena, who died in 1995. Now, she's experiencing a remarkable revival. But has she ever really been that far from our thoughts or playlists?

Billy McFarland, pictured leaving federal court in March 2018, was sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty to fraud charges related to the failed Fyre Festival. Ticket holders and event organizers reached a settlement in a class-action suit

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Hundreds Of Fyre Festival Ticket Holders Poised To Win Payout In Class-Action Suit

3:15pm April 16, 2021

by Rachel Treisman

A class-action settlement will award 277 ticket holders more than $7,000 each, pending a judge's approval in May. The final sum could be reduced depending on ongoing bankruptcy proceedings.

Rioters clash with law enforcement as they attempt to enter the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.

Oath Keepers Member Is 1st To Plead Guilty In Capitol Riot Investigation

2:25pm April 16, 2021

by Ryan Lucas

Jon Schaffer pleaded guilty to two charges — obstructing an official proceeding and entering restricted grounds with a dangerous weapon. He has agreed to cooperate fully with investigators.

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Julien Baker's 'Little Oblivions' Goes Deep And Gets Personal

12:40pm April 16, 2021

On Baker's new album, there's no shying away from the tough stuff.

KevOnStage is a comedian, actor and filmmaker.

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KevOnStage's 5 Favorite Tiny Desk Concerts

10:43am April 16, 2021

by KevOnStage

Actor and comedian KevOnStage spends a considerable amount of time waving the Tiny Desk flag for his millions of followers. We wanted to make this official, so we asked him to share his favorites.

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The McCrary Sisters On Mountain Stage

2:03pm April 15, 2021

by Dave Lavender

The Nashville family has recorded with Stevie Wonder, Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley, to name a few. Listen to The McCrary Sisters' first-ever appearance on Mountain Stage.

Henry Threadgill studies a score in his dressing room.

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Very Very Henry Threadgill

1:09pm April 15, 2021

The saxophonist and composer has always pushed boundaries. Harlem Stage celebrates his career with a two-day concert retrospective of his various groundbreaking ensembles.