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Fans of Gilmore Girls might recognize Grant-Lee Phillips from his recurring role as the town troubadour. His latest solo album, The Narrows, explores his family history.

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On Grant-Lee Phillips' 'The Narrows,' A Troubadour Looks Into His Ancestry

9:31am March 13, 2016

by NPR Staff

Whether as the Gilmore Girls town troubadour or as a solo musician, Phillips tells powerful stories through his music. His most recent album explores his family history and Native American heritage.

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Across The Blue Ridge - Episode 11 (Rose Maddox, country music pioneer)

6:31pm March 12, 2016

by Paul Brown

Once again we highlight women in country, traditional and bluegrass music as Women's History Month continues. This week we'll hear a great selection of women pickers and singers including Emi

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As Birds of Chicago, Allison Russell and JT Nero make music they call "secular gospel."

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The Apocalyptic Party Jams And Secular Gospel Of Birds Of Chicago

11:58am March 12, 2016

by NPR Staff

Allison Russell and JT Nero harmonize perfectly as both a couple and a band. "If we can tap into some words and music that have a certain grace and power, then we can get closer to each other."

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Progressive Rock Pioneer Keith Emerson Dies At 71

9:02am March 12, 2016

Keith Emerson, founding member of the rock group, Emerson, Lake and Palmer, has died at the age of 71. His keyboard playing helped usher in the age of progressive rock.

Birds of Chicago perform live for Folk Alley.

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Watch Birds of Chicago Perform 'Real Midnight' Live In The Studio

5:00am March 12, 2016

by Linda Fahey

The folk group performs the title track and "thesis statement" of its new album for Folk Alley.

Keith Emerson of Emerson, Lake and Palmer at the Olympic Stadium in Montreal, Canada in 1977.

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Remembering Keith Emerson, A Prog-Rock Legend

7:46pm March 11, 2016

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

The innovative keyboardist and co-founder of Emerson, Lake & Palmer died on March 10 at age 71.

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Music Review: 'Final Wild Songs,' The Long Ryders

4:30pm March 11, 2016

The Long Ryders are an '80s band. Smart lyrics mix with garage rock, psychedelic sounds and country. After five years of recording and touring, they called it quits in 1987. Now, almost 20 years after their separation, the band is back together and heading on tour. Reviewer Meredith Ochs says the newly released album of their classic songs cements their legacy.

A still from Wild Belle's "Throw Down Your Guns."

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Watch Wild Belle Turn Guns To Bells

1:59pm March 11, 2016

by Jackson Sinnenberg

What began as a love song turns, in a new video from the Chicago pop group, into a powerful protest featuring a children's choir.

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The Rocking, Rollicking R&B Of Billy Ward And His Dominoes

1:28pm March 11, 2016

by Ed Ward

The vocal group Billy Ward and his Dominoes covered white hits for the black market, and along the way discovered two of the greatest voices of the era. Rock historian Ed Ward tells the story.

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All Songs +1: Iggy Pop & Josh Homme Talk 'Post Pop Depression'

11:18am March 11, 2016

by Bob Boilen

The pair behind Iggy Pop's latest album talks about theories of songwriting, formative musical experiences and why the perspective of a 68-year-old punk is essential to American music.