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Seeing Aretha Franklin Sing For The Last Time

10:15am August 01, 2017

by Marc Silver

"This is my last year in concert," Aretha Franklin said earlier this year. For a fan who has seen her more than a dozen times, this meant one last chance to witness the queen of soul in person.

David Crosby's Sky Trails comes out Sept. 29.

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Songs We Love: David Crosby, 'Sell Me A Diamond'

10:01am August 01, 2017

by Jim Allen

Folk-rock's master of sociopolitical commentary seeks the soul behind the issues.

Two audience members dance during Wilco's set at the 2017 Newport Folk Festival.

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What We Saw At Newport Folk 2017

9:20am August 01, 2017

by Rachel Horn

The Newport Folk Festival is not just a festival — it's an annualized community. Photographer Adam Kissick captured it.

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William Matheny On Mountain Stage

9:10am August 01, 2017

Hear the singer-songwriter lead an all-star West Virginian rock band for a Mountain Stage set, composed mostly of tunes from his album Strange Constellations.

Robert "Bobbito" Garcia and Adrian "Stretch" Bartos.

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Stretch and Bobbito: The Legends Return To Radio

9:04am August 01, 2017

Hear a conversation with the legendary New York DJ duo of Stretch and Bobbito. After 19 years off the airwaves, the two are back with a new podcast on NPR, What's Good With Stretch And Bobbito.

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Io Echo's 'Harm' Glows With Neon Gloom

9:00am August 01, 2017

by Lars Gotrich

The L.A. duo's glossy shoegaze and dark electro-pop has evolved.

Brent Cobb performs at the 2017 Newport Folk Festival.

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Brent Cobb, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2017

7:28am August 01, 2017

by Rachel Horn

The Georgia-born roots musician's songs tell detailed, easy-paced stories of family and close friends. Hear his Newport Folk set, with special guest Jade Bird.

Sheer Mag perform live at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia for a WXPN Free At Noon Concert.

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Sheer Mag On World Cafe

8:10pm July 31, 2017

by Talia Schlanger

Tina Halladay and co. play like they're rock stars headlining the EnormoDome, but they come from a busted-up building called the Nut House.

Campers with Williams syndrome on stage at the Grand Ole Opry performing their original song, "I Love Big," with country artist Chris Young in front of a crowd of thousands.

Country Music And Brain Research Come Together At Nashville Summer Camp

5:26pm July 31, 2017

by Emily Siner

Researchers in Nashville are tapping into a country music camp to learn more about Williams Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder. Many people who have it love music but don't know why.

Alynda Segarra of Hurray for the Riff Raff performs live at the 2017 Newport Folk Festival.

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Hurray For The Riff Raff, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2017

3:06pm July 31, 2017

by Rachel Horn

Stream Alynda Segarra's impassioned set from Newport.

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