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Read Obama's 'Hope And Virtue' Distilled In A Song
January 19, 2013 – Words from the president's first inaugural address have been set to music on a new album.

Read 5 Blues Songs That Feel Your Midwinter Chill Jazz24
January 18, 2013 – Muddy Waters and Blind Willie McTell have music to help you through a month that never seems to end. Jazz24

Listen After Big Year, Emeli Sande's 'Version Of Events'
January 17, 2013 – The Scottish singer-songwriter performs for Michel Martin and chats about her whirlwind success.

Read Who Needs Drugs When You've Got Music?
January 17, 2013 – When triggered by sound, chemicals in the brain can give rise to feelings of intense pleasure.

Watch Loved By Millions, Hated By You — What To Do?
January 16, 2013 – What do you do with a classic album when everyone on earth seems to love it except you?

Read Winter Jazzfest 2013: The Sounds Of Surprise
January 15, 2013 – See photos from the nine-year-old marathon of new bands and repertoires in New York.

Listen As Bell Ringers Chime In, A Laptop Musician Branches Out
January 15, 2013 – Pantha du Prince collaborates with The Bell Laboratory on his latest album, Elements of Light.

Read Five Pioneers Of Electric Jazz Guitar Jazz24
January 15, 2013 – Every guitarist now playing owes something to at least one of these pioneering jazz guitarists. Jazz24

Read Justin Timberlake Suits Up And Steps Out
January 14, 2013 – "Suit & Tie," Timberlake's first solo single in six years, is about looking good in the spotlight.

Watch The Drummer Queen Who Runs Nairobi Dancefloors
January 14, 2013 – She and her plus one haul the nightlife into the day, flip-flopping languages and stalking the beat.

Watch A Married Duo Chases The Dream, Toddlers In Tow
January 13, 2013 – The band Big Harp got its start shortly after the two main members had their second child together.

Listen Naxos: The Little Record Label That Could (And Did)
January 13, 2013 – In the past 25 years, Naxos has gone from an industry joke to a major force in classical music.

Listen Out Of A Cult, Into The World: Owens' Transformation
January 12, 2013 – After Christopher Owens fled the cult he grew up in, he used his musical talent to launch a career.

Listen Why There Are Only 100 Copies Of The New Bob Dylan Record
January 12, 2013 – Dylan's new compilation takes advantage of a change in European copyright law.

Watch A Night Out With Sam Cooke: 'Harlem Square' Turns 50
January 12, 2013 – Though now beloved, Cooke's 1963 live album was shelved by his label for more than 20 years.