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Jensen McRae Reintroduces Herself On 'Who Hurt You?'

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Jensen McRae Reintroduces Herself On 'Who Hurt You?'

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More than her viral hit and Phoebe Bridgers parody "Immune," McRae has a unique, perceptive ear and a way with words.

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Her Kind Of Blue: Joni Mitchell's Masterpiece At 50

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Her Kind Of Blue: Joni Mitchell's Masterpiece At 50

How do we understand Blue in the 21st century? Can we think of Mitchell's 1971 album, long considered the apex of confessional songwriting, as a paradigm not of raw emotion, but of care and craft?

50 Years Of Sparks: The World Ain't Big Enough For The Both Of Them

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50 Years Of Sparks: The World Ain't Big Enough For The Both Of Them

The eclectic, prolific and beloved brother-brother pop duo is marking 50 years this year – but, somehow, you've never heard their music? Let's fix that.

50 Years Of Sparks: The World Ain't Big Enough For The Both Of Them

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Kraftwerk And Our Computer World

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Kraftwerk And Our Computer World

In a new book, writer Uwe Schütte takes up a close examination of the unique context that gave rise to one of the century's most influential art projects.

Kraftwerk And Our Computer World

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The Best Music Of May: NPR Staff Picks

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The Best Music Of May: NPR Staff Picks

In May, we swooned to Olivia Rodrigo's Sour, marveled at Sharon Van Etten and Angel Olsen, went back to the '90s with The Zolas, bathed in the opulent luxury of Sinéad Harnett's voice, got lost in Bill Laurance's piano universe, and jazz group Sound Prints expanded its possibilities.

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New Music Friday: The Top 6 Albums Out On May 28

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New Music Friday: The Top 6 Albums Out On May 28

NPR Music picks the best new albums out this week, including new releases by DMX, Bachelor, Mustafa, Natalia Lafourcade and more.

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On 'Leftover Feelings,' John Hiatt And Jerry Douglas Work Their Magic In Unison

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On 'Leftover Feelings,' John Hiatt And Jerry Douglas Work Their Magic In Unison

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Two legendary musicians, John Hiatt and Jerry Douglas, team up on a new record called Leftover Feelings.

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