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Composer Morton Feldman at the piano, ca. 1963.

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Turn It Down: Morton Feldman's Silent Revolution

10:00am September 04, 2017

by Tom Huizenga

If you've never heard For Bunita Marcus, pianist Marc-André Hamelin predicts it'll be either the most aggravating thing you've ever heard, or the best migraine medicine you've ever had.

Chavela Vargas' album La Llorona showcases the astonishing range of desolation and heartbreak that only she is able to reach.

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Shocking Omissions: The Astonishing Desolation Of Chavela Vargas' 'La Llorona'

10:00am September 04, 2017

by Paula Mejia

Vargas' ability to tap into the depths of the human spirit using just a guitar and her voice is exemplified by her 1994 album of original material and Mexican classics.

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Remembering Walter Becker Of Steely Dan

5:10am September 04, 2017

by Andrew Limbong

Walter Becker, one of the founders of the band Steely Dan, died on Sunday at age 67.

Guitarist Walter Becker of Steely Dan performs at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival at the Fair Grounds Race Course May 6, 2007 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Steely Dan's Walter Becker Dies At 67

1:04pm September 03, 2017

by Otis Hart

The guitarist, bassist and songwriter leaves behind a handful of classic albums that blended rock, jazz and sonic perfection in unprecedented fashion.

Brexit: The Musical, written by EU trade lawyer Chris Bryant and directed by Bronagh Lagan, debuted at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August in Scotland.

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Who's Got A Plan For Brexit? This Hit Musical Does

9:04am September 02, 2017

by Joanna Kakissis

Stressed over British politics, an EU trade lawyer channeled his anxiety into songwriting. The result, Brexit: The Musical, debuted at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and might head to London.

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Tyler Childers On Mountain Stage

5:25pm September 01, 2017

by Joni Deutsch

The eastern Kentucky troubadour leads his seven-piece band into a hellraising performance on Mountain Stage.

James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem. The band's new album, American Dream, is its first after a six-year hiatus.

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LCD Soundsystem Lives Its Darkly Philosophical, Archly Self-Aware 'American Dream'

4:32pm September 01, 2017

by Will Hermes

After a six-year hiatus, the New York dance-rock band has put out a "fiercely intergenerational" album, says pop critic Will Hermes.

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Across the Blue Ridge #88 - The Sweetback Sisters, A Captivating Old Bluegrass Band, and Great Fiddle Tunes

4:00pm September 01, 2017

by Paul Brown

The Sweetback Sisters (Zara Bode & Emily Miller) perform a lively mix of classic country music, swing, and new songs and tunes, backed by a first class band.

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Celebrating 30 Years Of 'Fresh Air': Rocker Joey Ramone

3:40pm September 01, 2017

The Ramones helped launch the punk rock scene in the mid 1970s with songs that were short, fast and loud. In 1988, lead singer Joey Ramone spoke to Terry Gross about the band's history.

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Lead singer/guitarist Rob Grote of The Districts, performing at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia.

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The Districts On World Cafe

2:57pm September 01, 2017

by Talia Schlanger

Hear a live performance of songs from the band's latest album, Popular Manipulations, and a chat with lead singer Rob Grote and guitarist Pat Cassidy.