40 years after 'Purple Rain,' Prince’s band remembers how the movie came together
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by Eric Deggans
1h ago
Before social media, the film Purple Rain gave audiences a peak into Prince’s musical life. Band members say the true genesis of the title song was much less combative than the version presented in the film ..read more
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An electrode in the brain restores the career of saxophonist Joey Berkley
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by Phil Harrell
17h ago
Saxophonist Joey Berkley lost his ability to play due to the muscular disorder focal dystonia, but experimental treatment has given him enough flexibility to record a comeback album titled A Suite Life ..read more
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Ryan Leslie: Tiny Desk Concert
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by Bobby Carter
17h ago
The singer-songwriter and entrepreneur adapts his big, synth-heavy sound for his performance ..read more
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What is it about Chappell Roan?
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by Hazel Cills
21h ago
From TikTok feeds to television, breakout performances at Coachella and Governors Ball, the rising pop star has felt inescapable — and for good reason ..read more
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Childish Gambino, Denzel Curry and Curren$y channel rap's blog era
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by Sheldon Pearce
21h ago
Three survivors of a chaotic moment in hip-hop conjure its best qualities, a decade and a few major career twists later, for three new albums released on the same day ..read more
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Norah Jones reflects on early success, and latest album 'Visions'
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by Noah Caldwell, Patrick Jarenwattananon, Ari Shapiro
2d ago
Norah Jones comes to NPR for a Tiny Desk Concert, and chats about her latest album, "Visions", and how early success affected her career ..read more
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Eminem breaks Taylor Swift’s 12-week run atop the album chart
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by Stephen Thompson
3d ago
Every album the rapper has released since 2000 has hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200. The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grace) extends his streak. Also: Shaboozey returns to the top of the singles chart ..read more
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Feist: Tiny Desk Concert
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by Stephen Thompson
3d ago
The singer-songwriter showcases new and old material in her long-awaited Tiny Desk debut ..read more
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John Mayall, tireless and influential British blues pioneer, has died at 90
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by The Associated Press
3d ago
Mayall is credited with helping develop the English take on urban, Chicago-style rhythm and blues that played an important role in the blues revival of the late 1960s ..read more
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Meet some of the up-and-coming rappers that stood out among Tiny Desk Contest entries
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by Robert Carter
3d ago
NPR Music got 7,000 entries this year for its annual Tiny Desk Contest. Here are some favorite contest entries from up-and-coming rappers ..read more
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