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Lara Downes in conversation with Kris Bowers. NPR hide caption
Lara Downes. Her recent album, Phenomenal Women, featured recordings of compositions by Black female composers whose legacies have been overlooked by the classical establishment. Max Barrett/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
With Her Recording Series 'Rising Sun,' Lara Downes Re-Centers Black Composers
Lara Downes talks with Jon Batiste. NPR hide caption
Lara Downes talks with Davóne Tines. NPR hide caption
Lara Downes talks with Julia Bullock. NPR hide caption
Lara Downes interviews Helga Davis. NPR hide caption
In the first episode of Amplify With Lara Downes, the pianist (left) speaks with singer-songwriter, banjo player and MacArthur "genius" Rhiannon Giddens. Areon Mobasher/Courtesy of the artists hide caption
In Lara Downes' New Series, Black Musicians Rise To A Pivotal Moment
Amplify with Lara Downes: with guest Rhiannon Giddens NPR hide caption
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Lido Pimienta's Miss Colombia is one of the best albums released in April. Daniella Murillo/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
NPR Music's Top 14 Albums Of April
Soprano Barbara Hannigan shines in let me tell you by Hans Abrahamsen. Elmer de Haas hide caption
Lara Downes' new album, America Again, comes out Oct. 28. Rik Keller/Courtesy of the artist. hide caption
Lara Downes plays contemporary takes on Bach's iconic Goldberg Variations in NPR's studio 4A. Doriane Raiman/NPR hide caption