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Jay-Z performs on stage during 'On the Run II' tour in 2018. The rapper is among the headliners of Woodstock 50.

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Can Woodstock 50 'Recreate The Magic' Of The Original Festival?

4:24pm March 20, 2019

The bill for Woodstock 50 has been announced featuring acts like Imagine Dragons, Jay-Z and Miley Cyrus. The lineup is prompting conversation online. NPR Music's Stephen Thompson weighs in.

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Devon Gilfillian Puts His Love Of Nigerian Psychedelic Rock Into 'Get Out And Get It'

9:42am March 20, 2019

by Bruce Warren

World Cafe premieres this tightly syncopated groove from Gilfillian which draws on the vibes of '70s Afro-rock and funk.

(From left) Philadelphia's Max Swan, Kingsley Ibeneche and Ellen Siberian Tiger bring their music to life in breathtaking videos.

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Slingshot Scenes: 10 Must-Watch Music Videos From Philadelphia

6:00am March 20, 2019

Philadelphia's musicians wouldn't be able to take center stage without an equally robust community of directors and videographers to imaginatively document the work.

The Cuban band Cimafunk performs onstage for NPR's Alt.Latino showcase during SXSW 2019.

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Alt.Latino's SXSW 2019 Wrap-Up

7:18pm March 19, 2019

The five nights of discoveries at SXSW 2019 served as a reminder that music can heal, challenge and change the world we live in.

Dan Auerbach has found success in the duo The Black Keys and as a solo star. Now, he takes World Cafe through his list of collaborators at the musician's Easy Eye Sound Studios.

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Dan Auerbach Reflects On The Sounds Of Easy Eye Sound Studios

10:41am March 19, 2019

by Jewly Hight

Auerbach breaks down working with new artists and seasoned session players through his label imprint, Easy Eye Sound.

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Surf Guitar Legend Dick Dale Dies At 81

10:49am March 18, 2019

Known as the King of the Surf Guitar in the 1960s, Dick Dale enjoyed a revival in 1994 when his recording of "Miserlou" was featured in the film Pulp Fiction.

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A photo of surf guitarist Dick Dale (with guitar) and his band, the Del-Tones.

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Dick Dale, Surf Guitar Legend, Dead At 81

12:51am March 18, 2019

Dick Dale, the surf rock pioneer who took guitar distortion to new levels and whose version of "Misirlou" became pop-culture shorthand, died on Saturday night.