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We Insist: A Century Of Black Music Against State Violence

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America Reckons With Racial Injustice

We Insist: A Century Of Black Music Against State Violence

These songs take on some of the ugliest stories in our history and reflect the commitment of Black musicians to telling the truth of how Black people have been wronged, and survived, and fought back.

The 200 Greatest Songs By 21st Century Women+ (160-141)

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Music Features

The 200 Greatest Songs By 21st Century Women+ (160-141)

This list tackles history in the making, celebrating women and non-binary musicians whose songs are redefining genres and attitudes and changing our sense of what popular music can be in this century.

House Music Is Controllable Desire You Can Own

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Jazz Giants Take The Stage At The NEA Jazz Masters Listening Party

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Jazz Night In America: The Radio Program

Jazz Giants Take The Stage At The NEA Jazz Masters Listening Party

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Jason Moran sat down with the NEA Jazz Masters to talk about their careers and listen to music that played important roles in their lives.

Jazz Giants Take The Stage At The NEA Jazz Masters Listening Party

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Terri Lyne Carrington Makes A Musical 'Mosaic,' With A Focus On Women

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Music Interviews

Terri Lyne Carrington Makes A Musical 'Mosaic,' With A Focus On Women

The drummer, composer and bandleader's latest album, The Mosaic Project: Love and Soul, is part of her ongoing effort to showcase women in jazz.

Terri Lyne Carrington Makes A Musical 'Mosaic,' With A Focus On Women

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A Tribute To Abbey Lincoln On JazzSet

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JazzSet with Dee Dee Bridgewater

A Tribute To Abbey Lincoln On JazzSet

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Dee Dee Bridgewater, Dianne Reeves and Cassandra Wilson sing from the Abbey Lincoln songbook.

A Tribute To Abbey Lincoln On JazzSet

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Terri Lyne Carrington On JazzSet
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JazzSet with Dee Dee Bridgewater

Terri Lyne Carrington On JazzSet

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JazzSet is in Boston for Money Jungle: Provocative in Blue, a release concert for the album created by Carrington, professor of percussion at Berklee College of Music.

Terri Lyne Carrington On JazzSet

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