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Remembering Jazz Pianist Randy Weston
Jazz pianist Randy Weston died Saturday at age 92. He regarded jazz as an extension of African music, devoting more than half a century to exploring their links.
Encore: Randy Weston Has Always Played For Africa
The great American jazz pianist Randy Weston died this weekend. Weston helped trace the links between African music and jazz.
After Bono Experiences Sudden Vocal Loss, U2 Cancels Sold-Out Berlin Show
Four songs into the sold-out show, Bono experienced a "complete loss of voice." The singer suggested that standard smoke machines may have been the cause.
At Aretha Franklin's Funeral, Gospel Was The Heart — And Backbone
Many of the performers and speakers, from Chaka Khan and Jennifer Hudson to Rev. William Barber and author Michael Eric Dyson, underscored the church legacy in the Queen of Soul's voice and civil rights work.
A Funeral Fit For A 'Queen'
The star-studded funeral for Aretha Franklin gave family, friends and fans the chance to pay tribute to the Queen of Soul. It ended a week of events that aimed to celebrate the singer's life.
Musicians Honor Roger Miller
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Dean Miller, son of the late musician Roger Miller, who has put together a tribute album to his father.
Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing
This month's playlist includes 10 songs by Slingshot artists: public radio's favorite new musicians of 2018.
The World Says Goodbye To Aretha Franklin, The 'Queen Of Soul'
Thousands are expected at Friday's funeral for the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. Family and invited guests celebrated her life inside the church while the community continued its tribute outside.
With Big Red Machine, Justin Vernon And Aaron Dessner Are Anti-Auteurs
The two artists, best known for their bands Bon Iver and The National, say their new project isn't really a band but a large-scale collaboration involving dozens of musicians.