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Phoebe Bridgers (center) and Matt Berninger (second from right) have teamed up to record a new song together, titled "Walking on a String."

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Phoebe Bridgers And The National's Matt Berninger Team Up For 'Walking On A String'

12:42pm October 17, 2019

by Stephen Thompson

Recorded for the soundtrack to Netflix's Between Two Ferns: The Movie, "Walking on a String" is a gorgeous vehicle for two voices that pair up perfectly.

Yusuf/Cat Stevens performed "Father and Son" at the Tiny Desk on Oct. 26, 2014.

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5 Tiny Desk Concerts That Will Literally Make You Cry

12:26pm October 17, 2019

by Marissa Lorusso

With the help of some powerful performances, let's just get it all out. It'll be fine.

Luis Alfredo de valle and Raquel Berrios, from Buscabulla, are musicians and activists for their culture in Puerto Rico.

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Alt.Latino Playlist: A Travelogue With Stops In Guyana, Puerto Rico, Mexico And India

12:08pm October 17, 2019

On this week's playlist, collaborations are front and center with artists who stretch the basic concept of Latinx music.

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Bela Fleck & Abigail Washburn On Mountain Stage

9:00am October 17, 2019

by Dave Lavender

On Aug. 4, 2019, the power couple made their fourth appearance together on Mountain Stage performing songs off their new Rounder Records release, Echo In the Valley.

Jade Bird performs live for KXT's On the Road series.

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Slingshot Scenes: North Texas On The Road

8:37am October 17, 2019

On the Road videos feature intimate performances with local and national artists in visually unique locations. Watch 10 standout performances shot in North Texas.

Taylor Swift performs during a Tiny Desk concert on Oct. 10, 2019. (Bob Boilen/NPR)

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Taylor Swift: Tiny Desk Concert

4:10pm October 16, 2019

by Lyndsey McKenna

As she settled in for this stripped-down set, Taylor Swift looked out over the office. "I just decided to take this as an opportunity to show you guys how the songs sounded when I first wrote them."

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The Thistle & Shamrock: Fall Compilation 1

3:30pm October 16, 2019

Fiona Ritchie features an assortment of artists from The Thistle & Shamrock's New Releases show, including Garadice, Suzy Bogguss and Altan.

Fans and supporters of singer/actress Sulli flooded social media with posts celebrating her artistry, praising her outspoken and unapologetic stances on sexuality and feminism, and calling for an end to online harassment and bullying.

Sudden Death Of A Young K-Pop Star Spurs Talk Of Action On Mental Health, Bullying

2:40pm October 16, 2019

by Jenna Gibson

Sulli wasn't afraid to defend herself against online bullies, or advocate for women's rights in South Korea — a relative rarity. Now, after her death, the country is looking inward.

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How the bird and the bee Interpreted Van Halen Classics With No Guitars

1:55pm October 16, 2019

The electronic jazz duo used a creative approach to recreate the melody of some of the greatest rock songs of the late '70s and early '80s.

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Vampire Weekend Hits On Complicated Relationships And Identity

4:30pm October 15, 2019

Father of the Bride is an ambitious collection of 18 songs featuring guests like Steve Lacy and Danielle Haim.