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John Coltrane's Lost Album A 'Buried Treasure' For Jazz Fans

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John Coltrane's Lost Album A 'Buried Treasure' For Jazz Fans

Never-before-heard John Coltrane recordings from a 1963 session are being released as a new album. John Coltrane's son, Ravi Coltrane, discusses 'Both Directions at Once: The Lost Album.'

John Coltrane's Lost Album A 'Buried Treasure' For Jazz Fans

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'The King' Fuses Elvis' Turbulent Life Story With The Soul Of America

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Eugene Jarecki's documentary uses the rise and fall of Elvis Presley to track the ups and downs of America's past century. Critic Justin Chang calls The King a "feverishly analytical" musical essay.

'The King' Fuses Elvis' Turbulent Life Story With The Soul Of America

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Us, Today Explores Intersection of Progressive Rock, Electric Jazz on 'Computant'

Eight years ago three friends from Oxford, Ohio, decided to start a band. On one of the recording tapes they wrote "Us, Today" and the name stuck. Their fourth album Computant is out now and is one to savor.

Us, Today Explores Intersection of Progressive Rock, Electric Jazz on 'Computant'

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First Listen: Milk Carton Kids, 'All The Things That I Did...'

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First Listen: Milk Carton Kids, 'All The Things That I Did...'

The darkness that seeps into the duo's new songs is leavened, as always, by the sun-dappled beauty of two voices, perfectly paired.

First Listen: Milk Carton Kids, 'All the Things That I Did and All the Things That I Didn't Do'

Father John Misty Mixes Egotism And Humor On 'God's Favorite Customer'

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Critic Ken Tucker says Father John Misty's new album offers a "roundabout, melancholy" acknowledgement of the artistic selfishness that often accompanies confessional songwriting.

Father John Misty Mixes Egotism And Humor On 'God's Favorite Customer'

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Jay-Z and Beyoncé's 'Everything Is Love' Shakes Up Summer Music

Jay-Z and Beyoncé shook up the music world with past weekend with a surprise release of their first collaborative album Everything Is Love. Christopher Polk/Getty Images hide caption

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Jay-Z and Beyoncé's 'Everything Is Love' Shakes Up Summer Music

A season full of high-profile hip-hop releases just got hotter. NPR Music's Ann Powers and Rodney Carmichael break down the surprise release of Beyoncé and Jay-Z's collaborative album.

Jay-Z and Beyoncé's 'Everything Is Love' Shakes Up Summer Music

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Jay-Z and Beyoncé Drop 'Everything Is Love'

Last night, Jay-Z and Beyoncé surprised fans with an unannounced album release. NPR's Rodney Carmichael says it smoothes over some relationship bumps exposed in both the stars' previous albums.

Jay-Z and Beyoncé Drop 'Everything Is Love'

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Contemporary Mexican Music: Not Your Abuelita's Mariachi

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Contemporary Mexican Music: Not Your Abuelita's Mariachi

NPR Music's Felix Contreras creates a round up of the sounds of modern Mexico.

Contemporary Mexican Music: Not Your Abuelita's Mariachi

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Snail Mail Delivers Sturdy Guitar Riffs And Soaring Vocals On 'Lush'

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Eighteen-year-old Lindsey Jordan, who records under the name Snail Mail, has been playing guitar for 13 years. This combination of youth and experience creates a distinctive sound on her new album.

Snail Mail Delivers Sturdy Guitar Riffs And Soaring Vocals On 'Lush'

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Pianist Shamie Royston Brings A Hard-Swinging Brand Of Jazz To 'Beautiful Liar'

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Royston is a trained composer who knows how to manipulate her materials all sorts of ways. Critic Kevin Whitehead says the music on Beautiful Liar is "sleek and sturdy" and "made to be played."

Pianist Shamie Royston Brings A Hard-Swinging Brand Of Jazz To 'Beautiful Liar'

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On 'Childqueen,' Kadhja Bonet Makes Nearly Every Sound Herself

Kadhja Bonet grew up in a family surrounded by music — she learned to play the violin and the viola, studied music theory, but then pursued a degree in film. After graduating, she dove back into music. Her sophomore album, Childqueen shows Bonet's idiosyncratic talent.

On 'Childqueen,' Kadhja Bonet Makes Nearly Every Sound Herself

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The Strange, Subdued Catharsis Of Kanye And Cudi's 'Kids See Ghosts'

Kanye West and Kid Cudi's debut joint album Kids See Ghosts is perhaps the strongest of the albums West has produced and released in 2018. Jason Kempin/Getty Images hide caption

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The Strange, Subdued Catharsis Of Kanye And Cudi's 'Kids See Ghosts'

Kanye West and Kid Cudi's first joint album is stirringly reminiscent of each man's creative peak, but somehow lacks the luster or beautiful oddity, of what this moment should feel like for rap fans.

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