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BET Awards Celebrate Donald Glover, Anita Baker And 'Black Panther'
Host Jamie Foxx was there "to celebrate Black Excellence, Televised" — honoring Anita Baker, surprising Donald Glover and giving Meek Mill a platform to present his poignant new song.
Rakim: Tiny Desk Concert
Watch the New York rap icon perform "Paid In Full" and "Know The Ledge," as well as a new song for Marvel's Luke Cage, at the Tiny Desk.
Rare Essence On World Cafe
Go-go is an offshoot of funk that combines elements of R&B, hip-hop and blues. Rare Essence, the Washington D.C. pioneers of go-go, bring the get-down to World Cafe.
'The News Deserves A Soundtrack Too': The Year In Music On 'It's Been a Minute'
It's Been a Minute with Sam Sanders is celebrating its first anniversary. Hear the music that's been featured on the podcast.
Beep Beep, Yeah! Paul McCartney On Corden's 'Carpool Karaoke' Is TV At Its Best
Late Late Show host James Corden took the famed Beatle on a ride that was, by turns, unexpectedly tender, touching and meaningful.
MorMor Leaves You Wanting More With 'Heaven's Only Wishful' EP
The 26-year-old singer, producer and multi-instrumentalist plays outside the confines of genre with his promising debut project.
Why The Contradictions Of XXXTentacion Are 'Difficult To Square'
Music critic Lindsay Zoladz explains how and why music fans are grappling with art and violent life of Florida rapper XXXTentacion, following his murder.
Priscilla Renea Refuses To Be Quiet About Racism In Country Music
Dolly Parton, one of Renea's favorite singers, says you have to stay quiet to make it in show business. But Renea refuses to downplay her experiences as a black woman in country music.
Jill Barber Goes Pop, Minus Some Sweetness
The Canadian singer known for folk and jazz switches genres, this time to write an album about the place of women in modern times.