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Dublin Has Garth's Heart, But Not His Concerts Anymore

10:39pm July 09, 2014

Garth Brooks has cancelled five concerts after the Dublin City Council refused to grant him more than three. Melissa Block speaks to Rachel Flaherty of The Irish Times about the controversy.

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20th Essence Music Festival Opens In New Orleans

7:52am July 04, 2014

The event is a must for any true lovers of rhythm and blues music. David Greene talks to Jason King, who hosts NPR's 24/7 R&B and Soul music stream, about the festival which kicked off Thursday night.

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Modern hymn writers Kristyn and Keith Getty run through their song "In Christ Alone" at their home near Nashville's Music Row.

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Modern Hymn Writers Aim To Take Back Sunday

11:35am July 01, 2014

by Blake Farmer

In recent decades, churches have moved to rocking praise songs made popular by Christian radio. Now, some modern hymn writers are looking back to a more traditional style.

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Glenn Dicterow joined the New York Philharmonic as its concertmaster in 1980. He has performed as its soloist every year since.

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New York Philharmonic's Lead Fiddler Rests His Bow

11:58am June 25, 2014

by Jeff Lunden

Glenn Dicterow became the youngest concertmaster in New York Philharmonic history in 1980, when he was just 31. After spending more than half his life leading the violin section, he says goodbye.

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Like the song says, his wife's gone to the country and, well, you fill in the blanks.

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Nobody Panic! It's Only A Pop Song About Sex

11:36am June 15, 2014

Jody Rosen says that 1909's "I Love My Wife — But Oh! You Kid!" not only spurred guardians of public morality to action but also changed American popular music forever.

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What do you mean Apple is getting rid of the headphone jack? Where's it going?

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Apple Jacks The Headphone Port

10:54am June 10, 2014

Industry folks and Apple fanatics are upset about the company's plan to lose the standard 3.5mm connector in favor of a Lightning port. But the decision might be good for consumers in the long run.

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The 85 musicians in the Santa Cecilia Orchestra are paid professionals who play with other symphonies and in Hollywood studios.

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How Do You Get Latino Kids Into Classical Music? Bring The Parents

9:53am June 10, 2014

by Mandalit del Barco

"If they hold an instrument, they will not take a drug. They will not hold a gun," says Santa Cecilia Orchestra conductor Sonia Marie De Leon De Vega. "It's that powerful."

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Drummer Art Blakey, who recorded for Blue Note from 1954 to 1965, in the studio.

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Cause For Celebration: The Iconic Blue Note Records At 75

5:03pm May 29, 2014

by NPR Staff

Musicians and insiders talk to NPR about the jazz label's legacy. "It's just like the Empire State Building or the White House," says one. "It's a monument."

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Jim Cummins' photo of Jimi Hendrix performing at Madison Square Garden in 1969 was used by Life magazine the following year for the guitarist's obituary.

The Forgotten Pictures Of A Music Photography Pioneer

8:20pm May 12, 2014

by Andrea Shea

Jim Cummins was one of the few African-American photographers working in superstar rock, shooting everyone from Jimi Hendrix to Sonny & Cher. Along the way, he forgot about more than 2,500 negatives.

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Izzat Majeed address a crowd in New York during a collaborative concert between Sachal Studios musicians and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. The Lahore-born philanthropist founded a recording studio and provided opportunities for musicians in Pakist

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A Millionaire Saves The Silenced Symphonies Of Pakistan

11:30am April 26, 2014

by Philip Reeves

Once upon a time, Lahore was home to a booming film industry and studio musicians to match. Now, the sounds of Lollywood have made a comeback, thanks to a jazz fan — who's also a philanthropist.

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