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Beyoncé attends the European premiere of Disney's The Lion King on July 14 in London. Beyoncé's The Lion King: The Gift album is out now.

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Beyoncé Enlists Hip-Hop A-List And Global Artists For 'The Lion King: The Gift'

11:33am July 19, 2019

by Maya Eaglin

The musical superstar continues to challenge herself while elevating global artists for an album inspired by the new remake of The Lion King, in theaters now.

The Highwomen, left to right: Natalie Hemby, Brandi Carlile, Maren Morris and Amanda Shires.

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Listen: Brandi Carlile, Maren Morris, Amanda Shires, Natalie Hemby Are The Highwomen

11:05am July 19, 2019

by Stephen Thompson

The country supergroup will release its self-titled debut on Sept. 6. Hear the first single, "Redesigning Women."

The Flaming Lips. Their new album, The King's Mouth, is on our shortlist for the week's best new releases.

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New Music Friday: Our Top 8 Albums For July 19

11:02am July 19, 2019

The best new albums out this week include the latest from psych-pop mainstays The Flaming Lips, singer Freya Ridings' stunning debut full-length, Houston rapper Maxo Kream and more.

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Rock band "Blind Faith" pose for a portrait in 1969. (L-R): Steve Winwood, Ric Grech, Ginger Baker, Eric Clapton.

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Music Trumps Moon Landing

9:08am July 19, 2019

by Bob Boilen

All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen's defining teen moment came on the night of the first moonwalk. Instead of being glued to the TV, he went to a concert.

Priests performs a Tiny Desk Concert on June 7, 2019.

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Priests: Tiny Desk Concert

5:00am July 19, 2019

by Bob Boilen

The punk-infused art band from Washington, D.C. brings a kinder, gentler and sparer version of the group's music to the Tiny Desk.

The single art for the latest "Old Town Road" remix, which features Young Thug and Mason Ramsey alongside Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus.

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The Remix Race: Why It Pays To Release Songs More Than Once

7:41pm July 18, 2019

by Emily Abshire

"Old Town Road" has been unstoppable since spring, but keep your eyes on the pop charts this week. A battle for No. 1 is coming, and there will be a story to tell no matter who wins.

David Crosby (center) with Neil Young (l) and Stephen Stills (r) during a Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young concert in Texas in 1974.

Wasted On The Way: A Musician Looks Back In 'David Crosby: Remember My Name'

5:31pm July 18, 2019

by Ella Taylor

In A.J. Eaton's documentary, Crosby proves a "passionate, wry, often bellicose" storyteller who "often seems to be writing his own self-lacerating obituary."

The Patrice Rushen compilation Remind Me: The Classic Elektra Recordings 1978-1984 revisits that formative period in Rushen's industry-spanning career.

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Forget Her Nots: Patrice Rushen Compilation Captures Formative Elektra Years

5:24pm July 18, 2019

by Oliver Wang

Patrice Rushen's years singing for Elektra Records in the 1970s and '80s helped define late-era disco and R&B. Now, a collection of her classic R&B and dance tunes is being released.

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Duff McKagan inside the World Cafe Performance Studio

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Duff McKagan & Shooter Jennings' 'Tenderness' Is Art In Motion

4:06pm July 18, 2019

Between gigs with time on his hands, Duff, the Guns N' Roses bassist, recorded Tenderness, produced by his old friend, Shooter.

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Party, Live at WOMAD 1985

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Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's Voice Offers A Sonic Refuge

2:18pm July 18, 2019

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

Right before he recorded a string of beloved albums for Peter Gabriel's label, the Pakistani vocal master of qawwali gave a milestone performance in 1985. It's now available for the first time.