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KORDELYA's futuristic electro-pop globalism can capture imaginations.

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Alt.Latino Playlist: Supporting Ourselves And Our Favorite Artists

4:28pm March 25, 2020

Music can help us deal and we can help musicians, too. On our weekly playlist, we're spotlighting independent artists and providing links for you to help support their music.

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Zen Break: Our Favorite Drum Prodigy, Yoyoka Soma, 'Killing In The Name' Of Rage

3:39pm March 25, 2020

by Jon Lewis

Yoyoka Soma's drum cover of Led Zeppelin's "Good Times, Bad Times" made her an internet sensation at the age of eight, and her Rage Against The Machine cover is just as cathartic.

Dr. Dre's The Chronic was one of this year's 25 additions to the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry, alongside the theme song to Mister Rogers' Neighborhood and music by Tina Turner.

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National Recording Registry Announces 2020 Entries, From Dr. Dre To Mister Rogers

3:12pm March 25, 2020

by Neda Ulaby

This year's additions to the Library of Congress' showcase of the breadth and depth of American sound include The Chronic, Tina Turner and the theme song from Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.

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Jazz Guitarist Jeff Parker Crosses Musical Genres On 'Suite For Max Brown'

1:43pm March 25, 2020

by Kevin Whitehead

Parker's breezy new album, which mixes live music with vintage synthesizers, draws on R&B, early hip-hop, droning electronica, jazz-funk, Afropop and flailing '60s-rock solos.

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Still from a public safety video released by Bobi Wine, a Ugandan musician and politician.

Bobi Wine, Ugandan Pop Star And Political Opposition Leader, Shares Some Health Tips

12:51pm March 25, 2020

by Eyder Peralta

The politician and artist has some helpful, and optimistic, advice for anyone left wondering what to do.

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Our Daily Breather: Thundercat On Anime

10:04am March 25, 2020

by Stephen Bruner

In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, Our Daily Breather seeks guidance on the health of the psyche. Thundercat recommends crying and anime.

Iranian American artist YaSi is one of Denver's most exciting emerging musical acts.

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City Scenes: 10 Colorado Bands On the Cusp

10:02am March 25, 2020

by Bruce Trujillo

Colorado isn't short on homegrown talent and Indie 102.3 is here to share a few favorite up-and-coming local acts.

SsingSsing performs a Tiny Desk Conert on June 27, 2017. (Claire Harbage/NPR)

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The 5 Best-Dressed Tiny Desk Concerts

6:26am March 25, 2020

by Suraya Mohamed

From gender-bending bling and a sharply-tailored pink suit to orange plaid and a classic black overcoat, these performers classed up the Tiny Desk

Virtual 'Love Sweet Love' From Quarantined Berklee College of Music Students

7:26pm March 24, 2020

by Elizabeth Blair

Student Shelbie Rassler, eager to bring her community together amidst quarantine and isolation, organized a massive performance of the pop classic "What the World Needs Now" and put it on YouTube.

All Things Considered is launching a new series called "Play It Forward," which gives musicians an opportunity to talk to talk about the musicians that inspire them.

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Introducing 'Play It Forward': An Ongoing Chain Of Gratitude From Musicians

5:20pm March 24, 2020

by Ari Shapiro

We introduce listeners to a new music segment called, "Play It Forward." Like our annual Thanksgiving chain of gratitude, it's an opportunity for artists to talk about the music they're thankful for.

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