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The 2010s: 5 Ways Beyoncé Defined The Decade In Music

October 15, 2019 • In the first of a series of conversations about the past decade in music, we examine some of the ways the singer, songwriter, producer and businesswoman helped steer the 2010s in new directions.

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Beyoncé Enlists Hip-Hop A-List And Global Artists For 'The Lion King: The Gift'

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Beyoncé Enlists Hip-Hop A-List And Global Artists For 'The Lion King: The Gift'

July 19, 2019 • The musical superstar continues to challenge herself while elevating global artists for an album inspired by the new remake of The Lion King, in theaters now.

Stream 'The Lion King' Soundtrack, Featuring Beyonce And Donald Glover

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Stream 'The Lion King' Soundtrack, Featuring Beyonce And Donald Glover

July 11, 2019 • Ahead of Disney's 2019 live adaption of The Lion King hitting theaters on July 18, Disney Music has released the soundtrack. We're feeling the love already.

Beyoncé Announces New Album 'The Lion King: The Gift,' Releases New Single 'Spirit'

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Beyoncé Announces New Album 'The Lion King: The Gift,' Releases New Single 'Spirit'

July 10, 2019 • Following the world premiere of the new live-action remake of The Lion King, Queen Bey announced a syncretist suite of songs inspired and influenced by the original film's music.

Rosé Rising: 24 Songs For Your Summer Star Chart

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Rosé Rising: 24 Songs For Your Summer Star Chart

July 10, 2019 • Our playlist highlights each astrological sign's best and worst attributes, whether you're as meticulous as fellow Virgo Beyonce, moody as a Cancer (and Frank Ocean) or free-spirited as Bjork.

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American Anthem: The Playlist

July 1, 2019 • Sometimes, a song isn't just a song: It's shorthand for an idea. Hear the music of NPR's American Anthem series, on songs that rouse, unite, celebrate and call to action.

Best Albums Of 2019 (So Far): Aldous Harding To Holly Herndon

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Best Albums Of 2019 (So Far): Aldous Harding To Holly Herndon

June 25, 2019 • We asked our panel of public radio writers one question: What is your favorite album of 2019 so far? There were so many ways to answer.

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The 20 Best New Songs We Heard In April

April 30, 2019 • Lil Nas X upended country's traditional gatekeepers, FKA Twigs experienced a phoenix-esque rebirth, Carly Rae Jepsen shimmied into the corners of what-could've-been, plus 17 must-hear songs.

'Homecoming,' From The Bleachers: Members Of Beyoncé's Marching Band Look Back

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'Homecoming,' From The Bleachers: Members Of Beyoncé's Marching Band Look Back

April 22, 2019 • Beyoncé's historic 2018 Coachella performance has been immortalized thanks to the Netflix film Homecoming. Three members of Beyoncé's Coachella marching band talk about the show's prolonged legacy.

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We Celebrate Beyoncé's 'Homecoming'

April 22, 2019 • On Wednesday, Beyoncé released two major projects. On Netflix, a new documentary captures the process of putting on headlining appearances at last year's Coachella Music Festival. She also surprise-released a double-length live album that contains just some of the highlights from Beyoncé's two ambitious Coachella performances. Both projects are called Homecoming, and they help immortalize a huge stage show full of dancers and drum lines and impeccable choreography and songs that reach across Beyoncé's career.

We Celebrate Beyoncé's 'Homecoming'

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Beyoncé Surprise-Drops Live Coachella Album; Netflix Doc Now Streaming

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Beyoncé Surprise-Drops Live Coachella Album; Netflix Doc Now Streaming

April 17, 2019 • The recording of her historic 2018 performance, titled Homecoming: Live Album, includes new songs and arrives just as a documentary about the concert begins streaming on Netflix.

Beyoncé Surprise-Drops Live Coachella Album; Netflix Doc Now Streaming

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A Behind-The-Scenes Look At Beyoncé's Historic Coachella Set Is Coming To Netflix

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A Behind-The-Scenes Look At Beyoncé's Historic Coachella Set Is Coming To Netflix

April 8, 2019 • Homecoming is set for release on Netflix April 17, promising a close-up look at the often-guarded superstar in preparation for her momentous festival set.

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Best Music Of 2018

The 100 Best Songs Of 2018 (20-1)

December 5, 2018 • During a turbulent year rife with personal and political trauma, the most memorable songs pulled no punches in the pursuit of pop.

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Best Music Of 2018

The 50 Best Albums Of 2018

December 4, 2018 • Even in an era when listeners have been primed to expect the unexpected, the best albums of 2018 are full of surprises: a cascade of discoveries, revelations and artistic rebirths.

Turning the Tables: Your List Of The 21st Century's Most Influential Women Musicians

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Turning the Tables: Your List Of The 21st Century's Most Influential Women Musicians

November 20, 2018 • The results are in for our reader poll of the most influential women and non-binary musicians of this century. Your picks help us consider and question what "influence" can mean in new ways.

Beyoncé Is The 21st Century's Master Of Leveling Up

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Beyoncé Is The 21st Century's Master Of Leveling Up

October 12, 2018 • Through her career, Bey has shown that there are more levels to her artistry than we could have imagined. And she's using those levels to delve further into her personalized elevation of black women.

Tyler Mitchell On Being The First African-American To Photograph A 'Vogue' Cover

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Tyler Mitchell On Being The First African-American To Photograph A 'Vogue' Cover

August 29, 2018 • When Vogue unveiled its September cover, the Internet took notice, partly because Beyoncé graces the cover, but also because of the photographer behind those images.

Tyler Mitchell On Being The First African-American To Photograph A 'Vogue' Cover

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A Conversation On The Greatest Songs By 21st Century Women+

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A Conversation On The Greatest Songs By 21st Century Women+

August 21, 2018 • All Songs Considered's Robin Hilton talks with Ann Powers, Marissa Lorusso and Sidney Madden about some of the greatest songs released by women and non-binary artists in the past 18 years.

A Conversation On The Greatest Songs By 21st Century Women+

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The 200 Greatest Songs By 21st Century Women+ (60-41)

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Fresh Air

July 23, 2018 • Michael Arceneaux's new book, I Can't Date Jesus, is a collection of essays about his early years. Beyoncé, he says, taught him a valuable lesson: "Just be yourself and be very good at what you do."

Growing Up Black, Gay And Catholic In Texas, Memoirist Put His Faith In Beyoncé

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Pop Culture Happy Hour: Road-Testing The Songs Of Summer

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Pop Culture Happy Hour: Road-Testing The Songs Of Summer

June 29, 2018 • NPR Music takes over the show to stump for summertime pop hits by the likes of Cardi B, Beyoncé and Jay-Z, Drake, Hayley Kiyoko and more.

Pop Culture Happy Hour: Road-Testing The Songs Of Summer

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NPR Music's 35 Favorite Songs Of 2018 (So Far)

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Best Music Of 2018

NPR Music's 35 Favorite Songs Of 2018 (So Far)

June 25, 2018 • Writers from across the public radio map pick the best songs they've heard this year.