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The Beatles hold their silver disc with record producer George Martin in 1963. Martin, known as the "Fifth Beatle," died Tuesday at 90.

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Sir George Martin, The 'Fifth Beatle,' Dies At 90

3:40pm March 09, 2016

by Douglas Wolk

The classically trained composer was the Beatles' closest collaborator throughout the 1960s, producing virtually all their music. Music critics agree they wouldn't have been the Beatles without him.

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Remembering Record Producer George Martin, The 'Fifth Beatle'

1:30pm March 09, 2016

Martin, who died yesterday in London, was among the earliest to recognize The Beatles' talents and is often credited with helping them develop their sound. Originally broadcast in 1980.

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Ladysmith Black Mambazo performs live on KEXP.

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Watch Ladysmith Black Mambazo Perform 'Homeless' Live In The Studio

12:22pm March 09, 2016

by Scott Kulicke

The beloved South African mbube group, now led by founder Joseph Shabalala's son, performs for KEXP.

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Napalm Death's 'Dear Slum Landlord' Video Grimly Depicts Housing Greed

11:00am March 09, 2016

by Lars Gotrich

The legendary U.K. extreme metal band oozes contempt in a series of stark black-and-white drawings.

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Viking's Choice: Perturbator, 'Neo Tokyo'

10:00am March 09, 2016

by Lars Gotrich

James Kent's barrage of synths conjures up a dark urban future in this anime-inspired track.

Electronic composer and live looper Bayonne.

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Watch The Live Looping Wonder Of Bayonne

10:00am March 09, 2016

by Robin Hilton

The Austin-based electronic composer Roger Sellers, who writes and records as Bayonne, makes live looping look like an endurance sport.

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Martin Made The Beatles Much More Interesting, Connolly Says

9:08am March 09, 2016

In 1962, George Martin signed an unknown band: The Beatles. Steve Inskeep talks to Ray Connolly, who made a documentary series with Martin called The Rhythm of Life, about Martin's death at age 90.

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Songs We Love: Mary Lattimore, 'Otis Walks Into The Woods'

9:07am March 09, 2016

by Bruce Warren

An emotionally striking song and video by the Philadelphia harpist known for her collaborations with Kurt Vile, Sharon Van Etten, Thurston Moore and others.

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Beatles' Record Producer George Martin Dies At 90

3:24am March 09, 2016

George Martin who was often referred to as the "Fifth Beatle" has died. Martin was the group's record producer and collaborator.

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Brooke Waggoner On World Cafe

6:47pm March 08, 2016

For her latest album, the Nashville singer-songwriter was inspired by recordings from her childhood.