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Albums by the Womack Sisters and Margaret Glaspy blend pain and power
Mon Aug 31 1:08 pm
On their self-titled debut, the Womack Sisters' crisp harmonies speak to the world we're living right now. Meanwhile, Glaspy acts as a chronicler of doubt, hesitation and misgiving on I am Both.


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Prince's estate releases posthumous album, 'Timeless'
Mon Aug 31 4:48 am
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with music journalist Alan Light about the posthumous release of a new Prince album, "Timeless"
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From Appalachia to Africa: Why Dolly Parton was beloved across the continent
Sun Aug 30 6:00 am
Dolly Parton's songs traveled far beyond Nashville. Across Africa, musicians embraced her stories of hardship, heartbreak and humble beginnings — and made them their own.
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Dolly's dream lives on: How Dollywood will keep the legend's spirit alive
Sat Aug 29 7:40 am
The Dollywood theme park in Tennessee is a tribute to the late singer and will go on without her.
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How America celebrated and mourned Dolly Parton, in Nashville and beyond
Sat Aug 29 5:00 am
The great Dolly Parton died earlier this week and tributes have poured in from across the country.

Fans are mourning the loss of a country music icon who not only changed the musical landscape but gave back to communities with her Imagination Library program and donations to develop the Moderna COVID vaccine.
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Mike D thought making music was behind him. Then came 'Thank You'
Fri Aug 28 4:46 am
His first solo album finds the Beastie Boys rapper making music with his sons and embracing the unpredictability of collaboration.
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Saul Williams opens a portal between politics and possibility
Fri Aug 28 12:01 am
The unflinching multidisciplinary artist has long welcomed new challenges. With the release of a new album and a new book, he embraces the role his career has been building toward: investigative poet.
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Jorja Smith finds love in the club
Thu Aug 27 2:29 pm
The English artist made her name with thoughtful pop-R&B. On What Are the Odds, she pulls her dancier roots to the surface.
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Big Thief offers a glimpse at the power and wonder of creation
Thu Aug 27 2:00 pm
At a pair of surprise shows at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium, the beloved indie group was accompanied by an all-star crew of collaborators to preview a forthcoming triple album, Horsepower.
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Dolly Parton contained multitudes. We're looking back on these beloved performances
Thu Aug 27 7:00 am
NPR critics remember some of their favorite Dolly performances — including a duet with Kermit the Frog and the twinkle in Dolly's eye singing with Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris.
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