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Music journalist Betto Arcos gathers his favorite reports from prolific career in Music Stories from the Cosmic Barrio.

Betto Arcos Shares The Power Of Community In 'Music Stories From The Cosmic Barrio'

7:58am January 17, 2021

In his new book, the globetrotting journalist and longtime NPR contributor collects some of his favorite reports from musicians and music communities around the world.

Minyo Crusaders: Tiny Desk (Home) Concerts

5:00am January 17, 2021

This Japanese band brought its country's antiquated folk music into the 21st century during Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST.

R&B singer-songwriter Jazmine Sullivan released Heaux Tales on Jan. 8.

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Jazmine Sullivan On 'Heaux Tales,' Dirty Laundry And The Value Of Taking Breaks

6:05pm January 16, 2021

The artist speaks with Michel Martin about her acclaimed, ambitious new album and why she wanted to bring the conversations women have amongst themselves to light.

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DakhaBrakha: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

1:46pm January 16, 2021

by Bob Boilen

The Ukrainian rock band joined us from Kiev for a Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST concert.

Phoebe Bridgers performs in New York City on Feb. 26, 2020.

Not My Job: We Quiz Singer Songwriter Phoebe Bridgers On Feeble Bridges

12:01pm January 16, 2021

We have three questions for Bridgers about bridges that have fallen over, collapsed or otherwise done a bad job of spanning things.

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Sofia Rei: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

9:00am January 16, 2021

by Bob Boilen

The Argentine singer-songwriter performed a three-song set from her Brooklyn apartment for Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST.

Why Sea Shanties Have Taken Over TikTok

7:55am January 16, 2021

In a surprising new trend, sea shanties have become popular on TikTok and other social media.

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Labess: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

7:00am January 16, 2021

by Bob Boilen

This Algerian and Canadian band recorded its Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST set from Colombia and France.

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Dedicated Men Of Zion: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

5:00am January 16, 2021

by Bob Boilen

Watch the North Carolina gospel band perform a three-song set for Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST.

Sylvain Sylvain of the New York Dolls, shown here performing in 2007, has died at the age of 69.

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Sylvain Sylvain, New York Dolls Guitarist, Dies At 69

3:34pm January 15, 2021

by Marissa Lorusso

Sylvain's rhythm guitar playing was the foundation for the raw, hard-driving sound of the New York Dolls, who presaged punk and new wave and influenced generations of musicians.