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Janet Jackson speaks onstage during the 2019 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. In her speech, she criticized the lack of women in the Rock Hall.

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Women Make Up Less Than 8% Of Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees

5:52am January 14, 2020

by David C. Barnett

The 2020 inductees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will be announced Jan. 15. Systemic issues — in the industry and the nominating process — have maintained a severe imbalance.

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New Reissue From Eddie 'Lockjaw' Davis And Johnny Griffin Is A Love Letter To Fans

1:28pm January 13, 2020

by Kevin Whitehead

In the early 1960s, saxophonists Davis and Griffin co-led a jumping two-tenor band. A live recording of their 1962 Seattle show is now available on Ow! Live at the Penthouse.

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Mark It Down: Ashley McBryde Is In For A Massive Year

10:52am January 13, 2020

by Stephen Thompson

In advance of her second album, the country singer has released a cathartic video for her new single, a rowdy revenge fantasy called "Martha Divine."

Jordan Rakei performs during Tiny Desk on Nov. 15 2019. (Photo by Mhari Shaw/NPR)

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Jordan Rakei: Tiny Desk Concert

9:48am January 13, 2020

by Suraya Mohamed

Despite some unexpected gear problems, the soulful R&B artist and his band locked-in and played a phenomenal set behind the Tiny Desk.

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'Toss A Coin To Your Witcher' Inspires Remixes And Covers

9:59am January 12, 2020

"Toss a Coin to Your Witcher" is a song from the Netflix series The Witcher that has inspired enthusiastic remixes and covers. Kathryn VanArendonk, Sonya Belousova and Giona Ostinelli discuss.

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How To Like Country, For The Uninitiated

8:24am January 12, 2020

Many people have music they love, and whole genres they think they hate. Music writer Marissa Moss tells NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro why country music skeptics should give country a chance.

Neil Peart, of Rush, photographed in Cleveland on Dec. 17, 1977. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee died Jan. 7, aged 67.

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Remembering Neil Peart, A Monster Drummer With A Poet's Heart

12:37pm January 11, 2020

by Annie Zaleski

"We're only immortal for a limited time." Peart, who died on Jan. 7, guided Rush through the decades with a pen, a massive drum kit and an openness towards life's many shades.

Drummer Neil Peart, on stage with Rush in Springfield, Mass. in 1976.

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Rush Drummer And Lyricist Neil Peart Has Died

9:22pm January 10, 2020

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

Peart, who joined the iconic prog rock band Rush in 1974, was 67 years old. He was diagnosed with brain cancer more than three years ago.

"I think we've been tricked into believing that we have to constantly consume, and I think challenging the way we consume is important," Noname says.

On Jan. 11, Rapper Noname Wants You To Register For A Library Card

3:53pm January 10, 2020

The independent artist started a book club with the intention of promoting works by authors of color; now she's encouraging community engagement, too.

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Brownout performs a Tiny Desk Concert on Oct. 18, 2018.

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Brownout: Tiny Desk Concert

2:38pm January 10, 2020

by Felix Contreras

The Austin, Texas band brought old-school R&B horns, bongos and deep grooves to the Tiny Desk.