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Art Neville, A New Orleans Icon, Dead At 81

Art Neville of the Meters and the Neville Brothers performing at Tipitina's in New Orleans in 2011. Neville died Monday at age 81. Erika Goldring/Getty Images hide caption

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Obituaries

Art Neville, A New Orleans Icon, Dead At 81

The keyboardist and singer was a co-founder of both the Meters and the Neville Brothers — bands that took the funk and swagger of New Orleans to a much larger world.

Art Neville, A New Orleans Icon, Dead At 81

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In Memoriam 2018: The Musicians We Lost

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All Songs Considered

In Memoriam 2018: The Musicians We Lost

A look back at the extraordinary creative souls we lost in 2018, from producer Richard Swift and opera singer Montserrat Caballé to rapper Mac Miller and Aretha Franklin.

In Memoriam 2018: The Musicians We Lost

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Aaron Neville Has 'Been Changed'

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Music Interviews

Aaron Neville Has 'Been Changed'

Aaron Neville has been making records for 50 years. His newest recording, I Know I've Been Changed, is a selection of gospel favorites from his childhood.

Aaron Neville Has 'Been Changed'

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Mountain Stage

Cyril Neville On Mountain Stage

The youngest of New Orleans' first family of funk, Neville spent many years performing with his brothers before collaborating with a variety of popular artists. He recently released Brand New Blues, his fourth solo album.

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Summer Song Favorites: 'Ting-A-Ling'
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New Music

Summer Song Favorites: 'Ting-A-Ling'

NPR's Melissa Block has been asking musicians about songs that conjure up memories of summer. For legendary New Orleans singer Aaron Neville, that song is "Ting-a-Ling," by the rhythm-and-blues group The Clovers.

Summer Song Favorites: 'Ting-A-Ling'

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World Cafe

Aaron Neville: The Roots of Soul

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It's hard to define Aaron Neville's music — he's been nominated for Grammys in country, R&B, pop and gospel — but it's hard to argue with his success. The third of the four brothers in the New Orleans musical powerhouse Neville Brothers, Aaron has been the most successful Neville when it comes to transitioning to a solo career.

Aaron Neville: The Roots of Soul

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Music Interviews

Aaron Neville Makes Time for Standards

Aaron Neville's new album of jazz standards may seem like a new direction for a singer who's better known for pop, blues, soul and gospel. But over the years Neville has found room in his performances for songs like "Summertime," "Cry Me a River" and "The Shadow of Your Smile." NPR's Liane Hansen talks with Neville on Weekend Edition Sunday. Hear songs from his new CD, Nature Boy.

Aaron Neville Makes Time for Standards

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