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A variety of artists remember acclaimed composer Armando Manzanero.

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Remembering The Legacy Of Maestro Armando Manzanero

11:53am February 11, 2021

Latin artists across generations and genres revered Armando Manzanero, who died in December due to COVID-19. We asked a few of our favorite musicians to pay tribute to the acclaimed Mexican composer.

Taylor Swift has kept busy during quarantine with two new albums under her belt; today, the artist announces a return to her beginnings, with a new remake of her album Fearless.

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Taylor Swift Announces Remake Of 'Fearless,' Due In April

11:46am February 11, 2021

by Stephen Thompson

The pop star's struggle to regain control of her master recordings has been long fought and documented. Swift continues with an announcement of the first rerecorded album, Fearless (Taylor's Version).

Irish bluegrass quartet JigJam is featured in this week's episode.

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Thistle & Shamrock: Mountains

9:00am February 11, 2021

Hear Fiona Ritchie's collection of songs for the mountainous hills. This week's episode includes JigJam, Jamie MacLean Al Petteway and Amy White.

An artist's rendition of the conch of Marsoulas being played in a cave where it was found by researchers in the early 20th Century.

Why A Musician Breathed New Life Into a 17,000-Year-Old Conch Shell Horn

4:45pm February 10, 2021

by Nell Greenfieldboyce

A seashell found in a French cave appears to have been modified by prehistoric people so that it could be used like a trumpet, making it a new addition to the Stone Age orchestra.

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A mural honoring George Floyd and the larger Black Lives Matter movement is pictured on a wall of Native Hostel. It was created by local artist Chris Rogers.

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City Scenes: The Truth Reflects, And Austin Doesn't Like What It Sees

4:39pm February 10, 2021

KUTX examines the impact of Austin's racial justice protests inspired by George Floyd's death.

Kayhan Kalhor is an Iranian kamancheh virtuoso and composer whose work has been celebrated around the globe.

After U.S. Immigration Battle, Musician Kayhan Kalhor Returns To Iran

2:55pm February 10, 2021

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

Grammy-winning Iranian musician Kayhan Kalhor called the U.S. home for decades, until chaotic encounters with the immigration system caused him to leave the country permanently.

Jay-Z (pictured in 2005) was nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Wednesday, in his first year of eligibility.

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Jay-Z, Mary J. Blige, Tina Turner Among 16 Nominees For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

12:33pm February 10, 2021

by LaTesha Harris

The Rock Hall announced nominations for its 2021 inductees on Wednesday morning. Six women were on the ballot, a marginal improvement from 2020's sole female inductee.

The Pointer Sisters performing in New York City in 1983, the year the group released its album Break Out, which included four top 10 hits.

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The Hidden Legacy Of The Pointer Sisters, Genre-Busting Pioneers Of Message Music

7:00am February 10, 2021

by Tammy Kernodle

With roots in gospel and a radical spirit of resistance, The Pointer Sisters reformulated the girl group for an era of self-actualization and Black power, scoring a massive run of hits along the way.

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Meshell Ndegeocello: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

5:00am February 10, 2021

by Lauren Onkey

Filmed in stark black and white, Ndegeocello takes us on an intense trip across her catalog. Watch the R&B auteur's contribution to Tiny Desk's Black History Month celebration.

Mary Wilson performs onstage during Project Angel Food's Annual Angel Awards in 2019.

Mary Wilson, Founding Member Of The Supremes, Dies At 76

7:21pm February 09, 2021

by Jaclyn Diaz

The Supremes was Motown's most successful group in the 1960s, reaching 12 No. 1 hits. The cause of her death has not yet been released.

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