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'Singing Was Easy': 'Mountain Girl' Loretta Lynn Looks Back On Life And Music

1:43pm March 18, 2016

Married at 13, Lynn went on to become a country music star. Now, the new PBS documentary Loretta Lynn: Still a Mountain Girl recounts Lynn's musical journey. Originally broadcast Nov. 10, 2010.

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'Roots' Drummer Questlove On His Late Father Lee Andrews

1:43pm March 18, 2016

Fifties doo-wop singer Lee Andrews died Wednesday. His son, musician Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, spoke about Andrews in this archival Fresh Air interview. Originally broadcast June 23, 2013.

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K.A.A.N. stands for Knowledge Above All Nonsense.

K.A.A.N. Is The Answer To All Of Your Rap Desires

2:16pm March 14, 2016

by Leah Donnella

If you enjoy rap, allow Brandon Perry, aka K.A.A.N., to make your day.

A Man Alive is Thao Nguyen's latest album with her band, Thao & the Get Down Stay Down.

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Music Moment: Thao Nguyen

10:27pm March 13, 2016

by NPR Staff

Thao Nguyen, frontwoman for Thao and the Get Down Stay Down shares the personal story behind her latest album, A Man Alive.

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Gwen Stefani's new solo album, her first since 2006, is called This Is What the Truth Feels Like.

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Comeback Girl: Gwen Stefani On Healing In Public

4:41pm March 13, 2016

by NPR Staff

Stefani burst onto the pop scene with Tragic Kingdom, the 1995 No Doubt album forged inside a bitter breakup. Twenty years later, her public image has changed, and with it the stakes of making music.

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Fans of Gilmore Girls might recognize Grant-Lee Phillips from his recurring role as the town troubadour. His latest solo album, The Narrows, explores his family history.

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On Grant-Lee Phillips' 'The Narrows,' A Troubadour Looks Into His Ancestry

9:31am March 13, 2016

by NPR Staff

Whether as the Gilmore Girls town troubadour or as a solo musician, Phillips tells powerful stories through his music. His most recent album explores his family history and Native American heritage.

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As Birds of Chicago, Allison Russell and JT Nero make music they call "secular gospel."

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The Apocalyptic Party Jams And Secular Gospel Of Birds Of Chicago

11:58am March 12, 2016

by NPR Staff

Allison Russell and JT Nero harmonize perfectly as both a couple and a band. "If we can tap into some words and music that have a certain grace and power, then we can get closer to each other."

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All Songs +1: Iggy Pop & Josh Homme Talk 'Post Pop Depression'

11:18am March 11, 2016

by Bob Boilen

The pair behind Iggy Pop's latest album talks about theories of songwriting, formative musical experiences and why the perspective of a 68-year-old punk is essential to American music.

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Guest Dose: Daniel Haaksman

8:24am March 11, 2016

by Piotr Orlov

The globetrotting world-beat DJ and producer shares a mix of his favorite current tunes, from new Brazilian baile funk to the latest sounds by a Congolese supergroup.

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Remembering Record Producer George Martin, The 'Fifth Beatle'

1:30pm March 09, 2016

Martin, who died yesterday in London, was among the earliest to recognize The Beatles' talents and is often credited with helping them develop their sound. Originally broadcast in 1980.

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