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Beck's 14th album, Hyperspace, is out Nov. 22.

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Beck's 'Hyperspace' Is A Technicolor Breakup Album (With Beats By Pharrell)

8:55am November 22, 2019

by Matthew Perpetua

Fans have come to know two sides of Beck — the moody balladeer and the peppy funk surrealist. His latest is a dizzying hybrid of the two, born from the emotional havoc of a midlife divorce.

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Grammy Nominations In Hand, Bon Iver Releases Its First Video Since 2012

1:26pm November 21, 2019

by Stephen Thompson

On Wednesday, the band was nominated for four Grammy Awards, including album and record of the year. Now, it's unveiled a thoughtful new video for "Naeem."

Colombian-Canadian artist Tei Shi's "No Juegues" is featured on this week's playlist.

Music & Culture

Alt.Latino Playlist: Old And New Friends

1:06pm November 21, 2019

We introduce the world to a Brazilian artist you should know along with some musical surprises full of fun and innovation.

Orquesta Akokán performs onstage at the MIM Music Theater in Phoenix.

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A Mambo Expedition In The Valley Of The Sun

12:19pm November 21, 2019

Jazz Night stops by the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix. Hear a recap of a tour — the museum hosts more than 370 exhibits — and a performance by mambo big band Orquesta Akokán.

The Steel Wheels performs on Mountain Stage.

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The Steel Wheels On Mountain Stage

10:30am November 21, 2019

by Dave Lavender

On the band's fourth appearance on Mountain Stage since 2011, The Steel Wheels showcases its continued roots exploration with six new songs from its seventh album, Over The Trees.

Leonard Cohen, performing at Rod Laver Arena on November 20, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia.

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Leonard Cohen And Harry Nilsson Are Releasing New Albums, Whether They Like It Or Not

10:28am November 21, 2019

by Tom Moon

Beloved, but gone — when it comes to our favorite artists, the assumption is that more is always better. But what effect do these patchworked releases have on their legacies?

Archie Williams with his attorney Vanessa Potkin (left) and aunt Saundra Christmas at the 19th Judicial District Court of East Baton Rouge, La., this March, after forensic evidence cleared his name.

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After Being Wronged By The Law, Singer Archie Williams Gets A Second Chance

3:13am November 21, 2019

by Rose Friedman

Williams was exonerated after 36 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit. Now he's fulfilling a lifelong dream on the stage of New York's Apollo Theater.

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Lizzo and Lil Nas X, both nominees for best new artist at the 2020 Grammys, during the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards on August 26, 2019.

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The Grammy Nominees For Best New Artist Point To A Sea Change In Pop

5:00pm November 20, 2019

by Ann Powers

The Grammy nominations are ripe for attempts to predict the future of popular music — but this year, we need to examine just one category to see how much everything is changing, and already has.

Lizzo is nominated for eight Grammy prizes, including best new artist.

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Lizzo, Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X Lead 2020 Grammy Nominations

2:40pm November 20, 2019

by Andrew Flanagan

Lizzo was nominated across five of the night's top categories, including best new artist. Billie Eilish is also up for that coveted prize along with Lil Nas X and Tank & The Bangas.

Listen in for a snippet of Sonny Landreth's live cover of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" from his recent tour with Peter Frampton.

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Sonny Landreth Announces A New Album And Shares Stories About Peter Frampton

1:12pm November 20, 2019

The slide guitar maestro announces a new album in his World Cafe session. It's tentatively scheduled for release in February 2020 and includes a song called "Mule."