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The New York musician's entry for Morning Edition's Song Project draws its heartache from personal experience.

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Kat Edmonson Hopes This Song Project Entry, 'If You're Scared,' Will Comfort Her Mom

5:45am March 03, 2021

Ahead of writing her Song Project entry, Edmonson's focus dramatically shifted, from a budding community of fans to her Texas-based mother, who went through the ringer while they were apart.

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Album Review: Julien Baker Embraces Struggles With Addiction In 'Little Oblivions'

5:20pm March 02, 2021

by Miguel Perez

Tennessee songwriter Julien Baker's new album "Little Oblivions" reveals new folds in the musician's road to recovery from addiction.

Bunny Wailer photographed in London in 1988.

Bunny Wailer, Iconic Reggae Singer And Wailers Co-Founder, Has Died At Age 73

5:20pm March 02, 2021

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

The last founding member of The Wailers died Tuesday in Kingston, Jamaica. After leaving the group in 1974, Bunny Wailer cultivated a distinguished solo career.

Ralph Peterson Jr., performing in 2012 at Symphony Space in New York.

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Ralph Peterson Jr., Drummer Who Re-Enlivened Hard Bop, Dead At 58

5:52pm March 01, 2021

by Nate Chinen

With Art Blakey as both mentor and north star, Peterson emerged in the '80s as one of that decade's most striking jazz artists.

Demetria or "Demi" Bannister, of Columbia, S.C., died at the age of 28.

Demetria Bannister, 28: Kirk Franklin's 'The Storm Is Over Now'

4:46pm February 28, 2021

Demetria or "Demi" Bannister had a powerful voice — singing or not — that could touch the heart of anyone she encountered.

David Smith Sr., of Vinton, La., was a master fisherman. He died of COVID-19 on New Year's Day at the age of 70.

David Smith Sr., 70: Sam Cooke's 'Bring It Home To Me'

2:00pm February 28, 2021

When David's son hears Sam Cooke sing, he thinks of his dad's enduring love, enthusiastic embrace ... and his fish fries.

Jim Haefele passed away from COVID-19 in May 2020.

Jim Haefele, 65: 'The Irish Blessing'

1:00pm February 28, 2021

Former students recorded one of their teacher's favorite songs to be played for him just before his death.

A young Jack Ranney, of Champaign, Ill., plays the violin for his daughter, Jillian. Jack died Nov. 23, 2020, at the age of 80 from COVID-19.

Jack Ranney, 80: Edward Elgar's 'Nimrod'

12:01pm February 28, 2021

Jack was a trained violinist and orchestra conductor who shared his love for classical music with his family.

Usha Subrahmanyam, of New York, N.Y., died at the age of 69.

Usha Subrahmanyam, 69: Norah Jones' 'Don't Know Why'

11:00am February 28, 2021

Usha turned the soothing sounds of Norah Jones while she was in the hospital.

Susan Owens (center), of Charlotte, N.C., died at the age of 63.

Susan Owens, 63: Bruce Springsteen's 'The Rising'

10:00am February 28, 2021

Even with countless challenges in her life, this mother always rose to the occasion to the sound of The Boss.