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South Korea's president surprised guests at White House dinner by singing

6:47am April 27, 2023

The state dinner was being held in honor of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, who sang a rendition of "American Pie." President Biden told him he had no clue he could sing.

Writer Neil Gaiman (center) makes music with FourPlay (L-R: Peter Hollo, Shenton Gregory aka Shenzo Gregorio, Lara Goodridge and Tim Hollo)

Writer Neil Gaiman debuts his first music album with an Australian string quartet

6:27am April 27, 2023

by Olivia Hampton

British writer and comic book author Neil Gaiman launches first studio music album with Australia's FourPlay String Quartet.

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Former Fugees musician Pras Michel found guilty of 10 criminal charges

10:13pm April 26, 2023

by Carrie Johnson

A federal jury in Washington, D.C., has convicted musician Pras Michel of 10 criminal charges including conspiracy, failing to register as an agent of China, and witness tampering.

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Pras Michel, former member of the Fugees, center, and his lawyer David Kenner arrive to federal court in Washington, D.C., on April 3, 2023.

Fugees' rapper Pras Michel convicted in foreign influence case

8:23pm April 26, 2023

by Washington Desk

Pras Michel has been convicted in a federal court in Washington, D.C., on 10 counts related to charges that include conspiracy, witness tampering and failing to register as an agent of China.

Bill Orcutt Guitar Quartet performs a Tiny Desk concert.

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Bill Orcutt Guitar Quartet: Tiny Desk Concert

4:24pm April 26, 2023

by Lars Gotrich

With a who's who of forward-thinking guitarists, Bill Orcutt brings his ecstatic minimalism to the Tiny Desk.

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Remembering pianist and NEA Jazz Master Ahmad Jamal

1:35pm April 26, 2023

by Kevin Whitehead

Jamal was born in Pittsburgh, broke through with his small group music in Chicago in the 1950s, and recorded scores of records through 2016 — a 65-year recording career. He died April 16.

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Joe P delivers fuzzy guitar rock on 'French Blonde'

12:30pm April 26, 2023

The Asbury Park, N.J.-based singer-songwriter performs songs from his latest EP, French Blonde.

Michael Jackson performs during the Super Bowl Halftime show in 1993, the year that "Think Twice" picks up his story.

How should we think about Michael Jackson's music? A new podcast explores his legacy

9:36am April 26, 2023

by Rachel Treisman

Journalist Leon Neyfakh and hip-hop commentator Jay Smooth explore Jackson's staying power despite allegations of child sexual abuse. They call the series a "social history" rather than a biography.

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Parton's inspiration is a small French bulldog named Billy.

Dolly Parton talks about her new children's book — and standing up to bullies

6:27am April 26, 2023

The music star talks about writing for children, standing up to bullies, and why her program to deliver books to children meant so much to her dad.

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Ed Sheeran vs. Ed heirs: A look at the test for determining music copyright claims

6:26am April 26, 2023

When it comes to making art, what's the difference between inspiration and theft? That's the question at the heart of one of the biggest musical copyright trials in years that began this week.

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