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The Necks' Latest Composition 'Body' Clocks In At Over 56 Minutes

7:59am September 23, 2018

A typical album from the Australian band The Necks may have only one long track — music that stretches out in a jazzy mesmerizing flow. Pianist Chris Abrahams talks about their latest, called Body.

"I found that I feel more empowered and stronger singing with this strange voice that I have," Anthony Roth Costanzo says.

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Anthony Roth Costanzo: A Countertenor For The 21st Century

5:44pm September 21, 2018

The resourceful singer is unafraid to bring opera — and his high-flying top notes — to unlikely places, from sixth-grade classrooms to the offices of NPR.

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Meg White performs in Australia in 2003.

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Meg White Is The 21st Century's Loudest Introvert

4:05pm September 21, 2018

by Talia Schlanger

White's drumming made her one of the loudest musicians of this century, yet she's often remembered for being a quiet person — setting a no-apologies template for letting her work speak for itself.

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Watch The McCrary Sisters Perform Live

3:04pm September 21, 2018

by Bruce Warren

This live performance from WXPN's Gospel Roots of Rock and Soul project features a unique style of gospel influenced by classic soul, Americana, blues and R&B.

Marion "Suge" Knight (left), seen with attorney Albert DeBlanc, pleaded no contest to voluntary manslaughter in Los Angeles Superior Court on Thursday.

Suge Knight Faces 28-Year Prison Term In Plea Deal Over Fatal Hit-And-Run

3:03pm September 21, 2018

by Bill Chappell

The co-founder of Death Row Records, who is 53, agreed to a plea deal for one count of voluntary manslaughter. He had been facing charges of murder and attempted murder.

John Lennon and George Harrison in studio, recording Lennon's "How Do You Sleep?"

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Imagine: Previously Unseen Footage Of John Lennon And George Harrison

1:59pm September 21, 2018

by Bob Boilen

The never-before-seen clip, of the two former Beatles recording Lennon's "How Do You Sleep?" in 1971, comes ahead of the Oct. 5 release of a 6-CD box set, Imagine - The Ultimate Collection.

"It was the greatest time of my life. Living the dream of dreams," Steve Perry says, "But you don't have to look too far to see people not surviving fame and fortune."

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Steve Perry Makes His Return

10:15am September 21, 2018

by Talia Schlanger

Perry's latest solo album, Traces, out Oct. 5, marks his reunion with his own voice. And yes, it's emotional.

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Pat Metheny On Piano Jazz

9:24am September 21, 2018

On this episode, The Pat Metheny Trio, which includes bassist Christian McBride and drummer Antonio Sanchez, performs an exclusive version of "Go Get It" and "Bright Size Life."

A still from 180dB's "Road Trip" video, featuring Meredith Graves and Nick Zinner.

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Members Of Savages, Yeah Yeah Yeahs And Perfect Pussy Unite For 'Road Trip'

9:05am September 21, 2018

by Lars Gotrich

The combination of Savages' thundering rhythm section, Perfect Pussy vocalist Meredith Graves and Yeah Yeah Yeahs guitarist Nick Zinner drops a metallic funk-punk bomb-track.

Prince's first posthumous album, Piano & A Microphone 1983, is out now.

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The Gift Of Posthumous Prince Music

7:00am September 21, 2018

Rachel Martin talks to NPR Music critic Ann Powers about Piano & a Microphone 1983, Prince's first posthumous album of previously unreleased material, out now.

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