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Missing from the music stands across top U.S. orchestras: music written by women.

Music & Culture

Don't Hire Me. Hire A Female Composer Instead

4:08pm May 01, 2017

by Mohammed Fairouz

The number of female composers represented in the programming at America's top orchestras is dismal — less than 2 percent. Guest essayist Mohammed Fairouz proposes one provocative solution.

Tents and a portable toilet set up for attendees for the Fyre Festival on Friday, in the Bahamas' Exuma islands.

Fyre Festival Hit With $100 Million Suit; Organizer Says 'We Were A Little Naive'

3:40pm May 01, 2017

by Laurel Wamsley

Admitting they were "unable to realize our dream on the first try," festival organizers are giving attendees the option to forgo a refund and instead receive VIP passes to Fyre Fest 2018.

YouTube musician Rob Scallon covers Metallica's "For Whom The Bell Tolls" with bells, naturally.

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Metallica's 'For Whom The Bell Tolls,' Played On Bells

2:25pm May 01, 2017

by Lars Gotrich

How has this not been done before?

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Gear Stolen From Metallica Cover Band

2:22pm May 01, 2017

Blistered Earth had their gear stolen last weekend. Who rescued them? Some musicians who know their style of music well: Metallica. The tribute band thanked their heroes on Facebook.

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A still from Brother Ali's "Never Learn" video.

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Brother Ali Spits Divine Flows On 'Never Learn'

11:00am May 01, 2017

by Rodney Carmichael

The Minneapolis MC is a prophet, plain and simple. The second single from his forthcoming album is a beautiful testament to truth.

Avery*Sunshine performs a Tiny Desk Concert at NPR Headquarters in Washington, D.C., on April 11, 2017.

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Avery*Sunshine: Tiny Desk Concert

10:46am May 01, 2017

by Rodney Carmichael

The gospel-trained singer showcased why she counts Aretha Franklin and Smokey Robinson as fans.

A still from Sorority Noise's "No Halo" video.

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Sorority Noise's 'No Halo' Video Leaves A Blank Space For Grief

10:30am May 01, 2017

by Lars Gotrich

From the punk band's powerful statement on loss comes a devastating and desperate video that meets characters from across bereavement, coping in churches, parking lots and bus stations.

Sufjan Stevens, performing live in 2015.

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Watch Sufjan Stevens Perform The Entirety Of 'Carrie And Lowell'

9:04am May 01, 2017

by Robin Hilton

Sufjan Stevens has shared a full concert video from his 2015 tour for the heartbreakingly beautiful album Carrie & Lowell.

John Mellencamp's new album is Sad Clowns & Hillbillies.

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John Mellencamp On World Cafe

9:00am May 01, 2017

The singer, songwriter, poet and painter is back with his 23rd album, Sad Clowns & Hillbillies. Hear a taste of the album, plus some personal stories, in this World Cafe session.

Ásgeir's latest album, Afterglow, is out May 5.

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First Listen: Ásgeir, 'Afterglow'

7:00am May 01, 2017

by jason heller

A mix of organic instrumentation, lilting electronics, and Ásgeir's otherworldly voice hits a sweet spot between emotion and mystique