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Russia-Ukraine Conflict Crosses Into Singing Contest

5:04am March 24, 2017

Ukraine is hosting the annual Eurovision Song Contest this May, which includes entrants from countries around the world. But Ukraine has banned Russia's singer from entering the country.

Jidenna's new album, The Chief, is a dedication to his late father.

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Jidenna On What It Means To Be 'The Chief'

6:01pm March 23, 2017

by Christina Cala

On his debut album, the "Classic Man" singer reaches back to his Nigerian roots and explores the concept of a figure whose fierceness belies his deep love for family.

Kyshona moved to Nashville after establishing herself in the singer-songwriter circles of Athens, Ga.

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World Cafe Nashville: Kyshona

5:21pm March 23, 2017

by Ann Powers

By day, this Nashville transplant is a music therapist; by night, she's a soul singer with a compassionate, uplifting voice.

Jason Moran (left) and Georgia Anne Muldrow celebrate Charles Mingus during a program at the Kennedy Center.

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Muldrow Meets Mingus

5:04pm March 23, 2017

by Nate Chinen

Vocalist and producer Georgia Anne Muldrow's interpretive tribute to Charles Mingus aligns with the Afrocentric current that flows through underground hip-hop, avant-R&B and psychedelic soul.

Lee Morgan (left) and Helen Morgan in 1970, subjects of the documentary I Called Him Morgan, directed by Kasper Collin.

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'I Called Him Morgan' Is A Tale Of Marriage, Murder And Jazz, Told From Two Sides

4:43pm March 23, 2017

by Nate Chinen

The brilliant trumpeter Lee Morgan, whose shocking and untimely death at the age of 33 is at the center of I Called Him Morgan, doesn't star in this documentary so much as haunt it.

A still from Gorillaz's "Saturnz Barz" video.

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Gorillaz Announces New Album, Hits Haunted House In 'Saturnz Barz' Video

4:43pm March 23, 2017

by Lars Gotrich

The cartoon band's new album, Humanz, is due out April 28. Popcaan sings on the new single, which is accompanied by a short horror film.

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South X Lullaby: Lydia Ainsworth

3:17pm March 23, 2017

by Lars Gotrich

Surrounded by long-hanging optical fibers, Ainsworth sings a stripped-down version of the slow-burning "Afterglow" accompanied only by an upright bass and light percussion.

Raquel Berrios of Buscabulla performs live for KCRW.

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Watch Buscabulla Perform 'Tártaro' Live In The Studio

2:54pm March 23, 2017

by Jason Bentley

The Puerto Rican-born, Brooklyn-based duo plays sensual, salsa-inspired music it calls "the Caribbean music of the future."

Billy Yeager, in a still from a video on YouTube offering "rare footage for sale."

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The Most Expensive Record Never Sold

1:49pm March 23, 2017

by Andrew Flanagan

The story of a mysterious Florida musician, fake identities and the record-breaking sale of a rare album that might not actually exist.

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Latin Musicians Bring A Message Of Resistance To SXSW

1:36pm March 23, 2017

by Felix Contreras

A spirit of protest motivated many Latin bands at this year's festival. Hear thoughts and music from some of the artists who performed, including Gina Chavez and members of Ozomatli and Fea.

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