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The Gap Band's Ronnie Wilson (center) with brothers Charlie and Robert Wilson, circa 1980.

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Ronnie Wilson, co-founder of R&B group The Gap Band, has died at 73

5:38pm November 03, 2021

by Hazel Cills

With his brothers Charlie and Robert, the multi-instrumentalist helped define R&B's sound in the 1970s and '80s, bringing a distinct flavor of synth-heavy electro-funk.

Paul McCartney, shown here in 1963, says the initial rush of Beatlemania "was the fulfillment of all our dreams."

Paul McCartney knew he'd never top The Beatles — and that's just fine with him

5:36pm November 03, 2021

by Terry Gross

The forthcoming documentary Get Back revisits The Beatles' final days together. McCartney says he took the band's breakup hard: "It was quite difficult, because I didn't know what to do at all."

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Last month, Wiki released Half God, a record produced by Navy Blue that showcases the two artists' collaborative spirit.

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Wiki and Navy Blue find divine timing on 'Half God'

2:23pm November 03, 2021

by Sydnee Monday

The new album by Wiki, produced entirely by Navy Blue, is a showcase of collaboration and a clear-eyed look at consequence, accountability and community against the backdrop of COVID-era New York.

Members of the Swedish group ABBA are seen on a display during a Voyage event at Grona Lund, Stockholm, on September 2. The band is delaying the release of a promotional video after two people died and one was injured at a tribute concert near Stockholm o

ABBA delayed promotion of their new show after 2 people died at a tribute concert

1:23pm November 03, 2021

by Rachel Treisman

Two people died and one was injured at an ABBA tribute show near Stockholm on Tuesday. The pop group has postponed the release of a promotional video for their upcoming concert, citing the tragedy.

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LANNDS, 'In the Garden'

9:12am November 03, 2021

by Matthew Shaw

Electronic umami from the psych-pop duo.

Festival goers attend Rolling Loud in Miami Gardens, Florida. The annual hip-hop festival has its roots in south Florida but has expanded to now hosts events in Miami, Los Angeles and New York."

Why hip-hop festival Rolling Loud seems to be a hotbed for arrests

2:26pm November 02, 2021

Rapper Fetty Wap was arrested at Rolling Loud New York on drug charges. NPR's Audie Cornish talks with music journalist Jayson Buford on the festival's history with police activity and rapper arrests.

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Spiritualized, 'Always Together With You'

12:36pm November 02, 2021

by Stephen Thompson

Spiritualized's new song slowly blooms into full-blown Technicolor space-rock.

Pat Martino posing with his guitar in 1994. The celebrated jazz guitarist died Nov. 1 at age 77.

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Jazz guitarist Pat Martino, a virtuoso twice over, dies at 77

12:32pm November 02, 2021

by Shaun Brady

The lauded guitarist's career spanned nearly six decades, beginning with an auspicious education in Pennsylvania from a teacher of John Coltrane.

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mastroKristo, 'A Ritual'

10:46am November 02, 2021

by Tom Huizenga

If you're one of the bleary-eyed millions who find falling asleep at night challenging, listen up.

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A Texas bar wants Mariah Carey's holiday hit only played in December

6:02am November 02, 2021

Carey had a hit with "All I Want For Christmas Is You." There's a sign in a Dallas bar the warns: her song will be skipped if played before Dec. 1. After that, it is only allowed one time a night.