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Music & Culture

Alt Latino's Latest Tiny Desk Takeover Features Female Performers

9:31am September 22, 2021

It's National Hispanic Heritage Month, and NPR is marking the occasion with music. NPR's Latin Music podcast Alt Latino is showcasing 10 Latin Music performances from eight cultures and countries.

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Singer And Co-Founder Of Labelle, Sarah Dash, Dies At Age 76

6:04am September 22, 2021

Sarah Dash, the co-founder of the female singing group Labelle, best known for their 1974 hit "Lady Marmalade," died Monday. Patti LaBelle announced her longtime friend's death on social media.

V (from left), Suga and Jin of BTS at the launch of the U.N. General Assembly's 76th session on Monday. The popular boy band from South Korea sang (in a video performance viewed online by more than 1 million) and spoke.

BTS Spoke At The UNGA. And That's Not The Only Surprise At The U.N. Event

5:53pm September 21, 2021

by Joanne Lu

The appearance of the popular boy band from South Korea is one of many unexpected moments at the U.N. General Assembly — everything from a U.N. TikTok to a groundbreaking food summit.

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Julie Doiron, 'You Gave Me The Key'

3:44pm September 21, 2021

by Lars Gotrich

With its shufflin' rhythm section and a bendy line harmonized by double guitar, "You Gave Me the Key" choogles along to Doiron's bright rasp tinged with a touch of life's uncertainty.

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Lil Nas X, 'Jolene'

3:02pm September 21, 2021

by Ann Powers

Here is the logical end of the arc that began with "Old Town Road": Lil Nas X has covered Dolly Parton's "Jolene."

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Reintroducing Matthew E. White, The Musician With A Producer's Brain

2:26pm September 21, 2021

On his latest album, K Bay, the singer-songwriter made music in a variety of studios and used a variety of sonic tricks.

Sarah Dash performs at A Tribute To Aretha Franklin at City Winery in 2018 in New York City.

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Sarah Dash, Singer And Co-Founder Of Labelle, Dies At Age 76

9:57am September 21, 2021

by Jaclyn Diaz

Sarah Dash is best remembered as the singer and co-founder of the all-female singing group Labelle, best known for their 1974 hit "Lady Marmalade."

Dan And Claudia Zanes Sing About Justice And Joy On Their New Album For Children

5:55am September 21, 2021

by Mandalit del Barco

Family musicians Dan and Claudia Zanes are releasing their first duo album, a collection of original songs that deal with social justice, anti-racism & joy — conceived during the coronavirus pandemic.

Colette Maze, now 107, began playing the piano at age 5 and defied the social conventions of her day to embrace it as a profession rather than as a pastime. Her son first arranged for her performances to be recorded when she was in her 90s. She has just r

This French Pianist Has Been Playing For 102 Years And Just Released A New Album

3:31pm September 20, 2021

by Eleanor Beardsley

Colette Maze, now 107, began playing the piano at age 5. She defied the social conventions of her era to embrace music as a profession rather than as a pastime. She has just released her sixth album.

"Noah's Violin", a giant floating violin by Venetian sculptor Livio De Marchi, journeyed through Venice's Grand Canal on Saturday. De Marchi, who has sent many wooden works into the water, came up with the idea during last year's pandemic lockdown.

Watch A Massive Violin Transport Musicians Down Venice's Grand Canal

1:47pm September 20, 2021

by Rachel Treisman

The wooden vessel is called "Noah's Violin." As it floated through Venice's Grand Canal on Saturday, members of the string quartet on board serenaded viewers with their own (real) instruments.