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Equal At Last? Women In Jazz, By The Numbers

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Equal At Last? Women In Jazz, By The Numbers

January 12, 2021 • Half of the top 10 spots in 2019's NPR Music Jazz Critics Poll went to women. But a deeper look at the data from across the poll's lifetime complicates claims about women's equality in jazz.

Joseph, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2017

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Joseph, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2017

August 11, 2017 • The Portland trio, composed of sisters Natalie, Meegan and Allison Closner, makes music that invites its audience to share in its bond of sisterhood. Hear Joseph's set at Newport Folk now.

Joseph, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2017

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Julia Jacklin, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2017

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Julia Jacklin, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2017

August 11, 2017 • The folk-rock singer from Australia's Blue Mountains makes music that confronts all the anxieties a 20-something feels about getting older. Hear songs from her debut album, Don't Let The Kids Win.

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John Paul White, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2017

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John Paul White, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2017

August 11, 2017 • "If you came to this set looking to be cheered up, you're screwed," White deadpanned from the stage. His music can give goosebumps, even on a sunny summer day; hear his set at Newport now.

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Drive-By Truckers, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2017

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Drive-By Truckers, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2017

August 8, 2017 • The band kept up a keen-edged commentary on xenophobia, censorship and racism throughout its set of gritty Southern rock. Hear its set now.

Drive-By Truckers, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2017

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Pinegrove, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2017

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Pinegrove, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2017

August 8, 2017 • Hear the band play its tender songs about home, friendship and growing up, live at Newport Folk.

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Margaret Glaspy, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2017

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Margaret Glaspy, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2017

August 8, 2017 • The folk-rock singer performed songs from her acclaimed debut album — plus some new tracks — at Newport.

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Fleet Foxes, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2017

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Fleet Foxes, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2017

August 8, 2017 • Stream the beloved folk-rock band's headlining set from the first night of the festival.

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John Prine And Friends, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2017

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John Prine And Friends, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2017

August 4, 2017 • Hear one of Americana's most influential songwriters perform some of his timeless tunes alongside special guests Margo Price, Roger Waters, Justin Vernon and more.

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Marlon Williams, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2017

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Marlon Williams, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2017

August 4, 2017 • Though he was new to many in the audience, the New Zealander's lonesome set was the one festivalgoers were talking about for the rest of the weekend. Hear it now.

Marlon Williams, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2017

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Son Little Summons A Gospel Singer's Spirit In 'Demon To The Dark'

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Brent Cobb, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2017

August 1, 2017 • The Georgia-born roots musician's songs tell detailed, easy-paced stories of family and close friends. Hear his Newport Folk set, with special guest Jade Bird.

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Big Thief, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2017

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Slingshot: Big Thief

Big Thief, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2017

July 31, 2017 • The rising indie-rock band performed some new, unreleased songs during its Newport set.

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Tuesday January 12, 2021

Friday August 11, 2017

Joseph, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2017

Julia Jacklin, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2017

John Paul White, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2017

Tuesday August 8, 2017

Drive-By Truckers, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2017

Pinegrove, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2017

Margaret Glaspy, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2017

Fleet Foxes, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2017

Friday August 4, 2017

John Prine And Friends, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2017

Marlon Williams, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2017

Tuesday August 1, 2017

Review

Brent Cobb, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2017

Monday July 31, 2017

Big Thief, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2017