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Stefon Harris — Vibraphonist, Educator, Thinker — Teaches Empathy From The Bandstand

5:02am March 30, 2020

by John Burnett

Stefon Harris has been attracting the attention of jazz fans since he released his 1998 debut, but he's less interested in praise than helping his listeners empathize with the world around them.

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VIDEOS: The Formula

11:14am March 27, 2020

See music through a mastermind's eye.

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Jason Isbell's Advice For Staying Sane During A Pandemic

10:48am March 27, 2020

by Jason Isbell

In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, Our Daily Breather seeks guidance on the health of the psyche. Jason Isbell recommends a documentary directed by Werner Herzog and Dmitry Vasyukov.

Waxahatchee's Katie Crutchfield has been reading Pema Chodron and listening to Cardi B.

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Our Daily Breather: Waxahatchee's Katie Crutchfield On Cardi B And Pema Chodron

10:01am March 26, 2020

by Katie Crutchfield

In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, Our Daily Breather seeks guidance on the health of the psyche. Waxahatchee's Katie Crutchfield is reading Pema Chodron and listening to Cardi B.

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Our Daily Breather: Thundercat On Anime

10:04am March 25, 2020

by Stephen Bruner

In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, Our Daily Breather seeks guidance on the health of the psyche. Thundercat recommends crying and anime.

Katherine Paul of Black Belt Eagle Scout has been making a new normal by going on walks outside and focusing on the big picture.

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Our Daily Breather: Black Belt Eagle Scout's Walk In The Woods

10:57am March 24, 2020

by Katherine Paul

In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, Our Daily Breather seeks guidance on the health of the psyche. Katherine Paul of Black Belt Eagle Scout has been taking walks and focusing on the big picture.

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The Ethereal Beauty Of The Century-Old Theremin, Embodied

11:03am March 23, 2020

by Sam Hockley-Smith

The thereminist Armen Ra had a rocky start, fleeing Iran with his family as a child before finding a successful career as a club fixture, model and drag queen. Then came a little white lie.

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Our Daily Breather: Vanessa Carlton On Liz Phair's Memoir

10:00am March 23, 2020

by Vanessa Carlton

In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, Our Daily Breather seeks guidance on the health of the psyche. Vanessa Carlton has been turning to the writings of Liz Phair.

NSYNC in early 2001. Left to right: Lance Bass, Chris Kirkpatrick, Justin Timberlake, JC Chasez and Joey Fatone.

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The Future According To NSYNC: 20 Years Of 'No Strings Attached'

1:18pm March 20, 2020

by Maria Sherman

NSYNC's 2000 smash was the peak of the TRL era, but it was also an outlier — a subtly forward-thinking pop record that got everything right about where the mainstream was headed.

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How Fans Can Support Artists And Music-Industry Workers During The Outbreak

12:52pm March 20, 2020

by Cherie Hu

Independent artists' bottom lines are shrinking as the coronavirus outbreak continues — here's what you can do to help.