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A scene from the video for "My Body Is A Letter."

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First Watch: Maya De Vitry's Healing Song And Astonishing Video

10:26am January 23, 2019

by Bob Boilen

In this astonishing stop animation video, the Stray Birds singer Maya De Vitry collaborates with visual artist Andrew Benincasa, who poses the question: "How have you felt unseen as a person?"

A Star Is Born has received eight nominations at the upcoming Academy Awards, including in the category of best original song for "Shallow."

Beyond 'Shallow': A Look At The Oscars Picks For Best Original Song

9:35am January 23, 2019

NPR Music's Stephen Thompson breaks down the 2019 Oscar nominees for best original song.

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Stephen Malkmus Announces Surprise Electronic Album; Shares 'Viktor Borgia' Video

7:44pm January 22, 2019

by Adelaide Sandstrom

In a departure from his legendary indie-rock roots, Stephen Malkmus has announced a new solo electronic project, Groove Denied.

Chris Brown performs during Fashion Week last fall in Milan, Italy. The Paris prosecutor says the singer and two other individuals were arrested. Brown has been accused of rape and narcotics possession.

Chris Brown Arrested On Charges Of Rape In Paris

4:55pm January 22, 2019

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

The R&B artist, along with two unnamed men, has been arrested on charges of "aggravated rape" and multiple narcotics offenses.

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Nilüfer Yanya's New Song Gets 'In Your Head,' And That's Just The Beginning

4:36pm January 22, 2019

by Adelaide Sandstrom

"In Your Head," the new single from Yanya's debut album Miss Universe, is a shimmering and soulful pop-rock confection.

Guitarist Reggie Young, pictured in 2017, died Jan. 17 of heart failure.

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Reggie Young, Revered Studio Guitarist, Dies At 82

2:27pm January 22, 2019

Young helped shape the sound of '60s and '70s Southern popular music for his work on songs like "Sweet Caroline" and "Hooked on a Feeling."

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Joan Shelley On Mountain Stage

2:13pm January 22, 2019

by Adam Harris

In her third Mountain Stage appearance, the Kentucky singer-songwriter performs an atmospheric set of acoustics accompanied by Nathan Salsburg.

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David Crosby Keeps The Harmonies Coming

1:19pm January 22, 2019

Even in his 70s, Crosby's stretching sounds in ways that seem to surprise and delight even the musician himself.

Caissie Levy performs as Elsa in the stage adaptation of Frozen, which opened on Broadway in 2018.

For Many With Disabilities, 'Let It Go' Is An Anthem Of Acceptance

12:46pm January 22, 2019

by Joseph Shapiro

The breakout song from Disney's Frozen has inspired many marginalized groups — but its message of rejecting stigma holds special resonance for disabled people and their families.

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Stella Donnelly performs a Tiny Desk Concert on Oct. 22, 2018.

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Stella Donnelly: Tiny Desk Concert

12:29pm January 22, 2019

by Robin Hilton

Watch the Australian singer-songwriter perform three new songs from her upcoming full-length debut, Beware of the Dogs.