Music

Chips Moman, Grammy-Winning Songwriter And Producer, Dies

5:57pm June 15, 2016

by Andrew Limbong

Grammy-winning songwriter and producer Chips Moman has died at age 79. As a producer he brought out albums from Elvis Presley, Willie Nelson, Tammy Wynette and the Highwaymen.

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A Band From Beirut Speaks To Tragedy In Orlando

4:35pm June 15, 2016

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

The members of Mashrou' Leila have faced hatred themselves. At the Tiny Desk, the Lebanese band performs a song with haunting parallels to Sunday's events.

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Music Review: 'American Tunes,' Allen Toussaint

4:28pm June 15, 2016

by Tom Moon

NPR reviews the posthumous release from New Orleans pianist Allen Toussaint, American Tunes.

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The Thistle & Shamrock: Raise Your Voice

3:26pm June 15, 2016

While solo singing is revered in traditional circles, layers of harmony and massed voices create stunning arrangements of traditional folk songs.

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The Last Shadow Puppets On World Cafe

2:32pm June 15, 2016

Miles Kane and Arctic Monkeys' Alex Turner finally had time to make the follow-up to their 2008 debut. Hear them perform songs from Everything You've Come To Expect.

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Viking's Choice: Boris, 'SOFUN'

2:21pm June 15, 2016

by Lars Gotrich

A reissue of the landmark metal album Pink comes with a set of unreleased tracks, including "SOFUN."

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Jazz Drummer Matt Wilson's 'Big Happy Family' Is Heartfelt And Harmonious

1:40pm June 15, 2016

by Kevin Whitehead

Wilson, who has been leading bands for 20 years, rounds up many of those players on his new tribute album. Critic Kevin Whitehead says Big Happy Family is full of humor and heart.

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