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Jane Ira Bloom, “White Tower,” Light From a Person (Outline)

On her latest release, soprano saxophonist and composer Jane Ira Bloom reconnects with vibraphonist David Friedman, an artist with whom she first played and recorded more than 45 years ago. Now living in Berlin, Friedman returned to the States to record with Bloom and bassist Ken Filiano at the Clive Davis Institute in Brooklyn. Bloom […]

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Is 2026 the fakest year in music?

From an indie darling getting called a "psyop" to plagiarism allegations against a rising pop star, this year feels like an especially fraught time to bicker about authenticity in the music industry.

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CMAT: Tiny Desk Concert

From top to (cheeky) bottom, CMAT's Tiny Desk has it all: captivating stage presence, sharp songwriting, vocal range, a great band and comedic timing.

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Discursive Verses: Jay-Z, the Super Bowl and playing with house money

NPR Music culture critic and reporter Rodney Carmichael ruminates on the latest in rap culture. This week: Is the rap mogul's self-selection a crowning achievement or a final affront?

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Civil rights leader Dolores Huerta's love of jazz revealed her awe for art

Dolores Huerta was a civil rights icon and labor leader who met countless famous people in her long life. She was also a passionate jazz fan, who found herself speechless when she met Charlie Parker.

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Richard O'Brien's 'The Rocky Horror Show': Tiny Desk Concert

When you welcome The Rocky Horror Show to the Tiny Desk, it's only fitting to fill the audience with Frank-N-Furters, Magentas, Eddies, Riff Raffs, Brads, Janets, and various other creatures of the night.

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Pianist and podcaster on the timeless joy of jazz music

NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with Jazz pianist Joe Alterman about his podcast The Upside of Jazz from NPR member stations WABE in Atlanta.

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The National Symphony Orchestra is at a crossroads. Can it survive?

When the Kennedy Center closed in September, it left an important American orchestra without a home. The players, and their charismatic conductor, have taken their show out onto an uncertain road.

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Jungle: Tiny Desk Concert

The modern masters of vintage soul and R&B perform more than a half-dozen tracks that run together in a single, continuous groove.

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Takeoff's Estate Claims His Rape Accuser Deleted Texts - Report

The dispute dates back to 2020. Continue reading…

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Joe Budden Makes a Surprise Appearance as a Rapper on Law & Order

Order in the pod. Continue reading…

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48 Hip-Hop-Inspired Jeopardy! Clues Featuring Rappers

Can you guess all the hip-hop clues? Continue reading…

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GloRilla, Boyfriend Dress Up Like Ciara, Bow Wow for Halloween

Big Glo has the goodies for Halloween. Continue reading…

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Sexyy Red, Maino, Coi Leray & More Dress Up in Halloween Costumes

Plus GloRilla, Dave East, Fabolous, Jim Jones and more. Continue reading…

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Drake Pulling Up to Ye's Show Was Not on Anyone's Bingo Card

Drizzy pulled up with Travis Scott after hitting a Houston Rockets game. Continue reading…

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Cardi B Condemns Bullying in NYC After Javits Frimpong's Death

The tragedy hits close to home for Bardi. Continue reading…

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Spotify's New AI Feature Lets Fans Remix Songs for an Extra $5

Spotify first announced plans for the feature in May. Continue reading…

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Gucci Mane Disses Pooh Shiesty & Big30 On “Crash Dummy”: Listen

Gucci Mane has taken aim at Pooh Shiesty and Big30 on wax, just days after they were arrested for allegedly kidnapping and robbing him. The 1017 boss released a hard-hitting new song on Friday (April 10) called “Crash Dummy,” which finds him addressing the Memphis rappers ambushing him at gunpoint earlier this year. “Tell the... The post Gucci Mane Disses Pooh Shiesty & Big30 On “Crash Dummy”: Listen appeared first on HipHopDX .

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New Music Friday: Isaiah Rashad, Gucci Mane, Doechii, Snoop Dogg, DJ Khaled & More

This week’s New Music Friday marks the beginning of a new chapter for multiple artists. After a five-year hiatus, Isaiah Rashad returns to kickstart the rollout for his new album with “Same Sh!t,” a southern-fried trunk-rattler that captures the feeling of being stuck in Groundhog Day. The TDE rapper’s third LP It’s Been Awful drops... The post New Music Friday: Isaiah Rashad, Gucci Mane, Doechii, Snoop Dogg, DJ Khaled & More appeared first on HipHopDX .

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Afrika Bambaataa Dies At 68

Afrika Bambaataa, the hip-hop pioneer with a checkered past of sexual abuse allegations, has died at the age of 68. The visionary rapper, DJ and producer (real name Lance Taylor) died on Thursday (April 9) in Pennsylvania, according to TMZ. Bambaataa’s lawyer confirmed to the Associated Press that his cause of death was prostate cancer.... The post Afrika Bambaataa Dies At 68 appeared first on HipHopDX .

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Wu-Tang Clan To Be Inducted Into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Wu-Tang Clan have officially been voted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The Class of 2026 inductees were unveiled on Monday (April 13), with Sade, Luther Vandross, Oasis, Iron Maiden, Phil Collins, Billy Idol and Joy Division/New Order also getting the nod. Fellow rap icons Queen Latifah and MC Lyte will also be... The post Wu-Tang Clan To Be Inducted Into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame appeared first on HipHopDX .

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Isaiah Rashad Reveals ‘It’s Been Awful’ Tracklist Feat. SZA & More

Isaiah Rashad has revealed the tracklist and artwork for his new album It’s Been Awful ahead of its release next month. The project, which serves as the long-awaited follow-up to 2021’s The House is Burning, clocks in at 16 songs and includes the recently released single “Same Sh!t.” It also boasts a small but star-studded... The post Isaiah Rashad Reveals ‘It’s Been Awful’ Tracklist Feat. SZA & More appeared first on HipHopDX .

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New Music Friday: Ludacris, 6LACK & 2 Chainz, Sexyy Red, Yasiin Bey & More

There may be no major rap album this week, but there’s still plenty of great music worth checking out in this week’s New Music Friday. Ludacris, who hasn’t released an album in over a decade, returns with a playful new single called “Pull Over” which boasts some trunk-rattling production from fellow Southern rap legend DJ... The post New Music Friday: Ludacris, 6LACK & 2 Chainz, Sexyy Red, Yasiin Bey & More appeared first on HipHopDX .

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Drake Hides ‘Iceman’ Release Date In Huge Toronto Ice Structure

Drake has ramped up his Iceman rollout in spectacular fashion by hiding the album’s release date in a huge ice structure in Toronto. On Monday (April 20), the Canadian hitmaker announced on Instagram that he had erected an enormous ice installation in the parking lot of the Bond Hotel in downtown Toronto housing the release... The post Drake Hides ‘Iceman’ Release Date In Huge Toronto Ice Structure appeared first on HipHopDX .

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