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Argentinean singer-songwriter Suni Paz has been selected for the 2020 class of NEA Heritage Fellows.

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NEA Heritage Fellow Suni Paz Sings For Children And The Have-Nots

6:44pm November 25, 2020

by Mandalit del Barco

One of the first artists to introduce North American audiences to her style of Latin American music, the folk singer was named a 2020 National Endowment for the Arts Heritage Fellow.

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Female Artists Have Historic Showing In Grammy Categories

5:53am November 25, 2020

The categories of Best Rock Performance and Best Country Album, traditionally are dominated by men. But this year, for the first time, the nominees in those categories are entirely women.

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Anthony McGill performs You Have the Right to Remain Silent with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.

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A Tense New Classical Work Bottles The Feeling Of A Police Stop

5:39pm November 24, 2020

by Elizabeth Kramer

Pulitzer-winning composer Anthony Davis based You Have The Right To Remain Silent, released this week as a virtual performance, on his own experience with police.

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Beyoncé, seen here attending the 2020 pre-Grammy gala, received two record of the year nominations Tuesday.

Beyoncé, Dua Lipa Headline 2021 Grammy Nominations

1:13pm November 24, 2020

by Andrew Flanagan

Along with the full nominations list, a look at the Recording Academy's turbulent year.

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Biden's Pick To Lead State Department Has A Wonk Rock Band

7:02am November 24, 2020

Antony Blinken, President-elect Biden's choice for secretary of state, has much diplomatic experience. He also has a band called Ablinken. He has two original songs on Spotify.

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Bad Bunny, photographed at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards in Newark, N.J. on Aug. 26, 2019.

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Bad Bunny Diagnosed With COVID-19

3:31pm November 23, 2020

by Andrew Flanagan

The Puerto Rican star was expected to perform during the American Music Awards on Sunday night, but cancelled at the last minute.

Pastor Juan D. Shipp is the radio personality responsible for The Last Shall Be First: The JCR Records Story, Vol. 1, a new collection of old gospel songs.

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'The Last Shall Be First': A Lost Chapter Of Gospel, Saved From Extinction

8:25am November 22, 2020

by Peter Breslow

The Last Shall Be First: The JCR Records Story, Vol. 1 is a collection of gospel music first recorded in 1970s Memphis and released for the first time after years spent tracking down master tapes.

The members of New York-based brass quartet The Westerlies are rehearsing together thousands of miles apart, thanks to Audio Movers.

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Musicians Turn To New Software To Play Together Online

5:06pm November 21, 2020

by Marcie Sillman

Since the pandemic started, musicians have been trying to find ways to play together in real time online. Two platforms — Audio Movers and Jack Trip — offer promise.

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Víctor Manuelle, performing onstage during the 21st Annual Latin Grammy Awards at American Airlines Arena on Nov. 19, 2020 in Miami.

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Latin Grammys 2020: Natalia Lafourcade, Residente Among Big Winners

8:06am November 20, 2020

by Felix Contreras

In a ceremony that, like many this year, lacked some momentum, the Latin Grammys were able to find their way towards recognizing the promise of the present.

Megan Thee Stallion has released her debut album, Good News.

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Megan Thee Stallion Shares 'Good News,' Her First Studio Album

1:19am November 20, 2020

by LaTesha Harris

Megan Thee Stallion is closing out a tumultuous year by releasing her debut album, Good News. The reigning Hot Girl linked with Beyoncé, SZA, City Girls, Big Sean, 2 Chainz, Young Thug and more.