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Son Little's new album, New Magic, comes out Sept. 15.

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

12:39pm August 01, 2017

by Rachel Horn

In the latest single from the Philly future-soul singer's forthcoming album New Magic, Little communes with the spirit of the early-20th-century gospel artist Washington Phillips.

Yumi Zouma's Willowbank comes out Oct. 6.

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Yumi Zouma's 'December' Feels Like Home

11:24am August 01, 2017

by Lars Gotrich

The dream-pop band started in Christchurch, New Zealand, but never got to make a record in its home country — until now. Not a since year since its debut, Yumi Zouma is already back with Willowbank.

Cali Rivera in his shop, JCR Percussion Inc.

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Cali Rivera, Renowned Percussion Artisan of The Bronx, Dies at 79

11:21am August 01, 2017

by Felix Contreras

For decades Cali Rivera and JCR Percussion produced Latin percussion instruments that are still are coveted.

Aretha Franklin on stage at the "Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives" premiere at Radio City Music Hall in New York City in April. The singer has said she will retire from performing live this year.

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Seeing Aretha Franklin Sing For The Last Time

10:15am August 01, 2017

by Marc Silver

"This is my last year in concert," Aretha Franklin said earlier this year. For a fan who has seen her more than a dozen times, this meant one last chance to witness the queen of soul in person.

David Crosby's Sky Trails comes out Sept. 29.

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Songs We Love: David Crosby, 'Sell Me A Diamond'

10:01am August 01, 2017

by Jim Allen

Folk-rock's master of sociopolitical commentary seeks the soul behind the issues.

Two audience members dance during Wilco's set at the 2017 Newport Folk Festival.

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What We Saw At Newport Folk 2017

9:20am August 01, 2017

by Rachel Horn

The Newport Folk Festival is not just a festival — it's an annualized community. Photographer Adam Kissick captured it.

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William Matheny On Mountain Stage

9:10am August 01, 2017

Hear the singer-songwriter lead an all-star West Virginian rock band for a Mountain Stage set, composed mostly of tunes from his album Strange Constellations.

Robert "Bobbito" Garcia and Adrian "Stretch" Bartos.

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Stretch and Bobbito: The Legends Return To Radio

9:04am August 01, 2017

Hear a conversation with the legendary New York DJ duo of Stretch and Bobbito. After 19 years off the airwaves, the two are back with a new podcast on NPR, What's Good With Stretch And Bobbito.

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Io Echo's 'Harm' Glows With Neon Gloom

9:00am August 01, 2017

by Lars Gotrich

The L.A. duo's glossy shoegaze and dark electro-pop has evolved.

Brent Cobb performs at the 2017 Newport Folk Festival.

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Brent Cobb, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2017

7:28am August 01, 2017

by Rachel Horn

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.