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On Barbra Streisand's Latest, The Walls Do Talk — To The President

Barbra Streisand's latest album, Walls, is out now on Columbia Records. Russell James/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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On Barbra Streisand's Latest, The Walls Do Talk — To The President

Streisand speaks with Scott Simon about crafting her new album, Walls, as a reaction to the Trump administration.

On Barbra Streisand's Latest, The Walls Do Talk — To The President

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Barbra Streisand On Broadway, Hollywood — And Siri

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Barbra Streisand On Broadway, Hollywood — And Siri

Streisand's latest album is Encore: Movie Partners Sing Broadway, a collection of duets with film stars. NPR's Scott Simon caught her in a stolen moment between tour stops.

Barbra Streisand On Broadway, Hollywood — And Siri

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Song Premiere: Barbra Streisand And John Legend Together

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Song Premiere: Barbra Streisand And John Legend Together

"There really are no words to explain the kind of emotion you feel when you realize you're capturing that kind of lightning in a bottle," says producer Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds.

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Barbra Streisand, Live At The Village Vanguard?

She rarely appears onstage anymore. But now she's returning to the legendary New York jazz club where she once opened for Miles Davis. Venue proprietor Lorraine Gordon talks about the upcoming show.

Barbra Streisand, Live At The Village Vanguard?

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