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On Joan Shelley's The Spur, even home's sparest comforts feel hard-won.

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On 'The Spur,' Joan Shelley weighs what it takes to be human

5:01am June 24, 2022

by Stephen Thompson

Shelley expounds on country living, newly married life and the birth of her daughter. But life's joys are never far removed from the deeply worrying state — and fate — of the world.

Austin Butler brings the King's moves, mannerisms and voice in 'Elvis'

5:25pm June 23, 2022

by Bob Mondello

Baz Luhrmann's musical biopic, Elvis, stars Austin Butler as a hip-swiveling Elvis Presley and Tom Hanks as his devious, exploitive manager "Col." Tom Parker.

Maverick City Music performs a Tiny Desk concert.

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Maverick City Music: Tiny Desk Concert

4:07pm June 23, 2022

by Suraya Mohamed

The contemporary worship music collective performs behind the Tiny Desk, featuring a special appearance by gospel legend Kirk Franklin.

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From bebop to hip-hop: Gary Bartz's sax sound shapes many eras

2:58pm June 23, 2022

by Sarah Geledi

Gary Bartz shares stories from his sixty-plus-year career, covering everything from bebop to hip-hop. Hear a heartfelt conversation between the legendary saxophonist and host Christian McBride.

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Flo Milli, 'Conceited'

12:21pm June 23, 2022

by Gabby Bulgarelli

The rapper's new single has a simple premise: If you don't feel Flo as much as she feels herself, you can't stay around.

Saxophonist Charles Lloyd, performing at the Monterey Jazz Festival in Monterey, Calif., on Sept. 23, 2018.

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Trio of albums gives saxophonist Charles Lloyd the opportunity to search inward

9:42am June 23, 2022

by Milton Guevara

The saxophonist, who began his career in the '70s, has played with notable names like the Beach Boys and Cannonball Adderley. He's still flowing with music.

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Remembering Mary Ogden, lost at age 100 to COVID, with the lullaby 'Baby's Boat'

5:07pm June 22, 2022

Mary Ogden's children and granddaughter remember her through the lullaby "Baby Boat," which meant a lot to all of them. Ogden died from COVID-19 in 2020, not long after her 100th birthday.

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Thee Sacred Souls, 'Easier Said Than Done'

1:49pm June 22, 2022

by Joe Kendrick

A timeless tale of amorous yearning gets a summertime spin.

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Mt. Joy, 'Orange Blood'

12:18pm June 22, 2022

by Nisha Venkat

An indie track with an Americana twist that's equal parts joyous and contemplative.

Roséwave is light and breezy, but not necessarily unsophisticated — the sound of an experience kissed by sweet summer heat.

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Roséwave: 110 songs for your summer getaway

10:31am June 22, 2022

by Lars Gotrich

Hit play and vibe all day. Roséwave is a lifestyle, not a genre, based around summer feels. To kick things off, here's a seven-hour soundtrack for your getaway or staycation.