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José Feliciano performs in the late 1960s.

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The Story Of José Feliciano's World Series Guitar

12:59pm October 07, 2019

NPR's Michel Martin speaks to comedian Aasif Mandvi, host of the Lost at The Smithsonian podcast, about the history behind the guitar Jose Feliciano used to perform at the 1968 World Series.

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Geddy Lee outside the World Cafe Performance Studio at WXPN in Philadelphia.

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Geek Out With 'Geddy Lee's Big Beautiful Book Of Bass'

12:00pm October 07, 2019

The legendary Rush frontman and bassist has kept busy cataloging, photographing and writing about his collection of bass guitars.

FKA twigs in the video for "home with you."

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FKA Twigs Is A Cosmic Navel-Gazer In 'Home With You' Video

9:47am October 07, 2019

by Lars Gotrich

FKA twigs' self-directed video for the quiet, spacious "home with you" takes us from the club to the serenity of home.

Danny Brown has tweeted about issues like anxiety and depression. His new album is called uknowhatimsayin¿

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Rapper Danny Brown: 'I'm Taking Better Care Of Myself'

6:05pm October 06, 2019

For years, the Detroit artist made a name for himself as a party boy rapping about drinking and drugs. But now he's grown up. He talked with NPR about mental health and his new album, uknowhatimsayin¿

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Ginger Baker, performing with Cream in 1966.

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Ginger Baker, Cream Drummer And Force Of Nature, Dies At 80

10:44am October 06, 2019

by Tom Moon

The 1960s rock icon, who was also an accomplished jazz musician and performed with Fela Kuti, died Sunday morning.

Ed O'Brien of Radiohead performs onstage during day 2 of Coachella in 2012.

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Radiohead's Ed O'Brien Emerges As EOB, Releases Beautifully Ambient 'Santa Teresa'

3:31pm October 04, 2019

by Cyrena Touros

The immensely calming ambient work is from a long-rumored solo project, and was supposedly inspired by a trip to Brazil.

STEFA* performs live at Nuevofest 2019 in Philadelphia.

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Nuevofest 2019: The Spellbinding Vocals And Harmonies Of STEFA*

2:55pm October 04, 2019

by Bruce Warren

Watch live performances of "Sepalina" and "Una Casita" recorded live at the day-long celebration of Latin American music.

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Sufjan Stevens Shares Hushed Piano Instrumental 'IV'

1:45pm October 04, 2019

by Zoë Jones

It's the latest release from his forthcoming score to The Decalogue, the artist's latest collaboration with ballet choreographer Justin Peck.

Travis Scott's "HIGHEST IN THE ROOM" video features LaFlame sparring with a purple cyborg Street Fighter-style.

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Travis Scott's 'Highest In The Room' Doesn't Reach New Heights

1:24pm October 04, 2019

by Mano Sundaresan

Travis Scott has done a decent job shrouding his blatant co-opting of flows with gorgeous, synthy production. His latest single is no exception.

Arthur Russell on the cover of Iowa Dream.

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Arthur Russell's Major Label Demos To Be Released As 'Iowa Dream'

12:44pm October 04, 2019

by Lars Gotrich

Iowa Dream, out Nov. 15, offers to peel back another layer of Arthur Russell's idiosyncratic sense of sound. A newly released single from the record is extremely promising.