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Blenderhead is featured on an episode of the Labeled podcast about the '90s Christian punk movement.

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Viking's Choice: From Christian Punk To 2 Live Crew, Music Podcasts For Your Commute

1:18pm October 15, 2019

by Lars Gotrich

Listen to playlist of music podcasts, featuring 2 Live Crew's battle for freedom of speech, the '90s Christian punk renaissance a Pakistani sibling duo's New Wave obsession.

Brittany Howard plays a Tiny Desk Concert (Laura Beltran Villamizar/NPR).

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Brittany Howard: Tiny Desk Concert

10:59am October 15, 2019

by Bob Boilen

The Alabama Shakes singer and guitarist brought an eight-piece backing band to the Tiny Desk for a set of deeply personal and affecting songs.

A younger Julie Andrews poses with the Academy Award she won for her role in Mary Poppins.

How Julie Andrews Made Herself At 'Home' In Hollywood

10:57am October 15, 2019

by Rachel Martin

In a new memoir, the actress writes about the films and creative collaborations — like Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music — that marked the height of her fame.

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Whitney Houston was nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Tuesday.

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Whitney Houston, Notorious B.I.G. Among 16 Nominees For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

8:15am October 15, 2019

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

Other first-time nominees include Dave Matthews Band, Soundgarden and The Doobie Brothers.

In his memoir, Me, British singer-songwriter Elton John, shown in 1974, shares revelations about his sexual orientation and his struggle with cocaine.

Elton John On Music, Addiction And Family: 'I'm Proud Of Who I Am Now'

1:37pm October 14, 2019

by Terry Gross

The artist says his father's early misgivings about his chosen career became a source of motivation: "He gave me the determination to make something of myself." John's new memoir is called Me.

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Shawn Colvin performing live for World Cafe.

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Shawn Colvin Goes Acoustic With 'Steady On'

9:00am October 14, 2019

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Steady On, the singer-songwriter recorded a new solo acoustic version of the record that captures the way she performs it live today.

Yanga performs live at Nuevofest 2019 in Philadelphia at World Cafe Live.

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Nuevofest 2019: Experience Yanga's Fiery And Danceable Performance

9:00am October 14, 2019

by Bruce Warren

Based in Southern California, the five-piece delivered a set of Afro-Colombian influenced songs.

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Greta Thunberg And 'Right Here, Right Now' Redux

5:26am October 14, 2019

Twenty years ago, DJ Fatboy Slim had a hit with the song "Right Here, Right Now." Recently, he put a new spin on it, sampling climate activist Greta Thunberg's speech to the United Nations.

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Music: 'Elbow' Releases New Album

8:05pm October 13, 2019

The band Elbow has just released its eighth studio album, Giants of all Sizes. NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with frontman Guy Garvey about the record's themes: Brexit, injustice and grief.

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In 'Me,' Elton John Pulls Back The Curtain On A Storied Life

1:00pm October 13, 2019

In a wide-ranging interview with NPR about his memoir, the rock star shares that at 72 years old, he's finally ready to look back. He offers thoughts on his royal friends, drug use and cell phones.

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