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John Lennon and George Harrison in studio, recording Lennon's "How Do You Sleep?"

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Imagine: Previously Unseen Footage Of John Lennon And George Harrison

1:59pm September 21, 2018

by Bob Boilen

The never-before-seen clip, of the two former Beatles recording Lennon's "How Do You Sleep?" in 1971, comes ahead of the Oct. 5 release of a 6-CD box set, Imagine - The Ultimate Collection.

"It was the greatest time of my life. Living the dream of dreams," Steve Perry says, "But you don't have to look too far to see people not surviving fame and fortune."

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Steve Perry Makes His Return

10:15am September 21, 2018

by Talia Schlanger

Perry's latest solo album, Traces, out Oct. 5, marks his reunion with his own voice. And yes, it's emotional.

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Pat Metheny On Piano Jazz

9:24am September 21, 2018

On this episode, The Pat Metheny Trio, which includes bassist Christian McBride and drummer Antonio Sanchez, performs an exclusive version of "Go Get It" and "Bright Size Life."

A still from 180dB's "Road Trip" video, featuring Meredith Graves and Nick Zinner.

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Members Of Savages, Yeah Yeah Yeahs And Perfect Pussy Unite For 'Road Trip'

9:05am September 21, 2018

by Lars Gotrich

The combination of Savages' thundering rhythm section, Perfect Pussy vocalist Meredith Graves and Yeah Yeah Yeahs guitarist Nick Zinner drops a metallic funk-punk bomb-track.

Prince's first posthumous album, Piano & A Microphone 1983, is out now.

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The Gift Of Posthumous Prince Music

7:00am September 21, 2018

Rachel Martin talks to NPR Music critic Ann Powers about Piano & a Microphone 1983, Prince's first posthumous album of previously unreleased material, out now.

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Anthony Roth Costanzo performs a Tiny Desk Concert on Aug. 10, 2018 (Morgan Noelle Smith/NPR).

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Anthony Roth Costanzo: Tiny Desk Concert

5:00am September 21, 2018

by Tom Huizenga

Watch the ambitious countertenor sing music that spans more than 250 years, connecting the dots between David Byrne, George Frideric Handel and Philip Glass.

Prince's posthumous release Piano and a Microphone, 1983 is on our list of the best albums out on Sep. 21.

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New Music Friday For Sep. 21: Eight Albums You Should Hear Now

5:00am September 21, 2018

by Robin Hilton

Intimate home recordings from Prince, ragged rock from Metric, the angelic harmonies of Mountain Man, and Richard Swift's final, posthumous album are among this week's essential new releases.

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Dom McLennon, Matt Champion, and Kevin Abstract of BROCKHAMPTON perform at Lollapalooza 2018. The hip-hop boy band's latest album iridescence, is out now.

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Stream Brockhampton's New Album, 'Iridescence'

1:05am September 21, 2018

by Sidney Madden

The 14-member hip-hop boy band just unveiled its first album since signing to RCA Records in March.

The 2nd South Carolina String Band in July, onstage in the main tent of the annual reenactment of the Battle of Gettysburg.

The Anthemic Allure Of 'Dixie,' An Enduring Confederate Monument

6:10pm September 20, 2018

by Bilal Qureshi

Despite its origins in the popular music of the North, the song became the unofficial anthem of the Confederacy during the Civil War and still endures as a divisive symbol in modern America.

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A resident of Puerto Rico cleans up just after Hurricane Maria struck the island on Set. 20, 2017

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Puerto Rico One Year After Maria

5:29pm September 20, 2018

by Felix Contreras

A collection of stories from NPR News about the devastating storm and its aftermath.