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Carter Burwell has scored 16 films for the Coen Brothers, including their latest, Hail, Caesar!

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Love The Music Of Coen Brothers Films? You Can Thank Carter Burwell

11:56am February 07, 2016

by Tim Greiving

Burwell has scored 16 movies for the Coens, but his work on Hail, Caesar! — as well as Todd Haynes' Carol, for which he's nominated for an Oscar — presented a few brand-new challenges.

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Ane Brun's new album is called When I'm Free.

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For Singer Ane Brun, 'Freedom Is Really An Absence Of Fear'

11:55am February 07, 2016

by NPR Staff

"Let your mind and body rest so it can heal." That's the mantra that inspired the Norwegian artist on her latest album, When I'm Free.

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Cultural Appropriation In Pop Music — When Are Artists In The Wrong?

9:44am February 07, 2016

When Coldplay and Beyoncé released the music video for their new song, they were immediately accused of cultural appropriation. What does that mean? And how pervasive is it in the music industry?

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Beyoncé in the video for Coldplay's "Hymn for the Weekend."

Theft And Artistry: Coldplay, Beyoncé In India Spark Discussion On Appropriation

5:36pm February 06, 2016

by Eyder Peralta

These days, it's pretty much impossible to miss a discussion on cultural appropriation. But we explore where we draw the line between what's acceptable and what's downright offensive.

Soprano and conductor Barbara Hannigan has performed more than 80 world premieres.

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A Fearless Soprano's Case For Contemporary Music

8:28am February 06, 2016

by Tom Huizenga

With more than 80 world premieres to her credit, Barbrara Hannigan, an intrepid soprano and conductor, has a knack for making modern music sound effortless and approachable.

Alejandra Deheza finished the album SVIIB on her own after the death of her School of Seven Bells collaborator Benjamin Curtis.

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School Of Seven Bells, A Musical Partnership Cut Short, Crosses The Finish Line

6:17am February 06, 2016

by NPR Staff

The duo School of Seven Bells wrote its final album together in 2012. Alejandra Deheza didn't know then that her bandmate and songwriting partner wouldn't live to see its release.

Scott McMicken of Dr. Dog performs at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia.

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Dr. Dog On World Cafe

5:34pm February 05, 2016

The Philadelphia rock band introduces songs from The Psychedelic Swamp during a hometown show at World Cafe Live.

Maurice White performing with Earth, Wind & Fire in New York in the late '70s.

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Maurice White: The Audacity Of Uplift

5:02pm February 05, 2016

by Jason King

His clever idea in forming Earth, Wind & Fire was to power forward with an ethical black music that could force us to keep our heads up to the sky when it matters most.

Nathaniel Rateliff, in a still from the group's Austin City Limits performance.

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Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, 'What I Need'

3:56pm February 05, 2016

by Ann Powers

Watch the premiere of "What I Need" from Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats' Austin City Limits performance.

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Eden Atwood On Piano Jazz

3:17pm February 05, 2016

The singer showcases her refreshing voice in a performance with host Marian McPartland.