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Fans with a photo of Selena during a ceremony honoring her in 2017. Over the decades since her death, Selena's legacy has become even more profound than writer Deborah Paredez ever anticipated.

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Selena At 50: Preserving And Protecting A Precious Legacy

4:57pm April 16, 2021

by Deborah Paredez

This week marks what would have been the 50th birthday of Selena, who died in 1995. Now, she's experiencing a remarkable revival. But has she ever really been that far from our thoughts or playlists?

Rioters clash with law enforcement as they attempt to enter the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.

Oath Keepers Member Is 1st To Plead Guilty In Capitol Riot Investigation

2:25pm April 16, 2021

by Ryan Lucas

Jon Schaffer pleaded guilty to two charges — obstructing an official proceeding and entering restricted grounds with a dangerous weapon. He has agreed to cooperate fully with investigators.

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Julien Baker's 'Little Oblivions' Goes Deep And Gets Personal

12:40pm April 16, 2021

On Baker's new album, there's no shying away from the tough stuff.

KevOnStage is a comedian, actor and filmmaker.

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KevOnStage's 5 Favorite Tiny Desk Concerts

10:43am April 16, 2021

by KevOnStage

Actor and comedian KevOnStage spends a considerable amount of time waving the Tiny Desk flag for his millions of followers. We wanted to make this official, so we asked him to share his favorites.

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The McCrary Sisters On Mountain Stage

2:03pm April 15, 2021

by Dave Lavender

The Nashville family has recorded with Stevie Wonder, Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley, to name a few. Listen to The McCrary Sisters' first-ever appearance on Mountain Stage.

Henry Threadgill studies a score in his dressing room.

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Very Very Henry Threadgill

1:09pm April 15, 2021

The saxophonist and composer has always pushed boundaries. Harlem Stage celebrates his career with a two-day concert retrospective of his various groundbreaking ensembles.

Miko Marks' latest album is Our Country. Throughout her career, she's deepened her connection to her ancestors while elaborating on the possibilities of all the styles that speak to her.

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On 'Our Country,' Miko Marks' Musical Lineage Comes Full Circle

10:00am April 15, 2021

by Jewly Hight

Marks' catalog — especially her latest album — deserves a close listen, revealing a history lesson not just about her own experiences and repertoire but the entire last century of Black roots music.

CARM performs a Tiny Desk (home) concert.

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CARM: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

5:00am April 15, 2021

by Bob Boilen

The co-founder of yMusic and Bon Iver collaborator performs a quarantine concert from Eau Claire, Wisc.

Writer Ashon Crawley says Lil Nas X's "Montero (Call Me By Your Name)" touches on a lasting truth about young queer people's understanding of hell and the devil.

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I Grew Up Afraid. Lil Nas X's 'Montero' Is The Lesson I Needed

2:10pm April 14, 2021

by Ashon Crawley

For all the fuss around the viral hit "Montero (Call Me By Your Name)," its true message is a tender one: Hell hath no fury like what young queer people go through every day.

Demi Lovato performs a Tiny Desk (home) concert.

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Demi Lovato: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

12:12pm April 14, 2021

by Lyndsey McKenna

Recorded on a sunny spring day in her Los Angeles backyard, Demi Lovato sings "Tell Me You Love Me" and two songs from Dancing With The Devil...The Art Of Starting Over.