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Music & Culture

Lyrics from 'Human Kind' by Straw Man Army will stay with you

7:18am December 26, 2022

by Lars Gotrich

When the words in a song hit you in just the right way, they can stay with you. We're asking the folks at NPR Music: What lyrics did you hear in 2022 that you just couldn't shake?

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A couple in Sweden has had enough with Wham's 'Last Christmas'

6:51am December 26, 2022

Tomas and Hannah Mazzetti want to buy the rights to "Last Christmas" so they can take it off the air forever. The Independent reports they've raised $62,000, but the price is at least $15 million.

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Tom Odell sheds his major label and releases new album 'Best Day of My Life'

9:18am December 25, 2022

by Daniel Estrin

NPR's Daniel Estrin speaks with singer-songwriter Tom Odell about his new album, "Best Day of My Life."

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Hip-hop artist Shaanan Streett writes about unity and division in diverse Jerusalem

8:06am December 25, 2022

by Daniel Estrin

NPR's Daniel Estrin explores Jerusalem during Hanukkah with hip-hop artist Shaanan Streett, who explains his appreciation for the holiday's spirit.

Anitta performs at the Village Festival in Rio de Janeiro on Dec. 4.

How Anitta, the 'Girl from Rio,' went global

6:01am December 24, 2022

by Carrie Kahn

NPR catches up with Anitta, the most popular singer to come out of Brazil in years, who's up for a Grammy for Best New Artist.

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Tory Lanez, real name Daystar Peterson, stood trial for three felony charges; assault with a semi-automatic firearm, possession of a concealed, unregistered firearm, negligent discharge of a firearm.

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Tory Lanez found guilty of shooting Megan Thee Stallion

8:08pm December 23, 2022

The charges stem from a dispute that took place after the rappers left a pool party at Kylie Jenner's house in Los Angeles in 2020. Lanez was accused of assaulting Megan by shooting her in both feet.

Son Ye-jin as Yoon Se-ri and Hyun Bin as Ri Jeong-hyeok in Crash Landing on You.

What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend viewing and listening

5:00pm December 23, 2022

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: The Blamo! podcast, Paris Is Burning, Sheryl Lee Ralph's Sleigh and Crash Landing on You.

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A sense of self: Burna Boy brings Nigerian sounds to a global audience

4:10pm December 23, 2022

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with singer Burna Boy about his connection to his fans and the ways he makes sense of who he is as a person, and who he is as a performer.

Big Freedia and Tank and the Bangas perform for World Cafe.

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Public Radio Stations' Best Live Sessions of 2022

9:11am December 22, 2022

In 2022, stations returned to having busy years producing live music sessions.

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NPR Music 2022 Staff Picks: Otis Hart

2:44pm December 21, 2022

by Otis Hart

The NPR Music deputy director shares his favorite albums and songs of 2022.