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Hannah, host of "Candyland," which aired Mondays from 6-8 p.m. on WRUR-FM (Rochester) , has been named the new music director of The Route.
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Hulton Archive/Getty Images/Hulton ArchiveYarrow wrote or co-wrote some of the group's biggest 1960s hits, including "Puff, the Magic Dragon" and "Day Is Done." -
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to musician Lubalin about his latest album, "Haha, No Worries."
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Maura Pimentel/AFP via Getty ImagesInfluential bassist Tony Levin speaks with NPR's Eric Deggans about Levin's work with the experimental rock band King Crimson. -
Though Alex had been the guitarist in the family, when they formed Van Halen, it quickly became clear who would play: "[Ed] made that instrument sing." Originally broadcast Oct. 29, 2024.
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We asked NPR photographers to share their favorite pictures and their thoughts about photographing Tiny Desk concerts in 2024. -
No album in the history of the Billboard album chart has ever had a longer gap between stints at No. 1. Elsewhere, Christmas music dominates for one last week. -
In 2024, GloRilla, Latto and Doechii all delivered landmark rap albums. Not just because they had the best bars, but because each trusted themself enough to make an artistic and commercial leap. -
A montage of some of the musicians who died in 2024. For a more complete list, visit NPR Music's article on musicians we lost this year.
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An Argentine judge ordered pretrial detention for two of the charged for suppling Payne with drugs. Prosecutors had filed initial charges against three people in November but didn't reveal their names. -
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Fifty years ago on New Year's Eve, Fleetwood Mac welcomed two musicians: Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham. Their artistry redefined the rock band and their mercurial relationship captivated fans.
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Jimmy Carter said that his love of music -- and his friendship with The Allman Brothers in particular -- helped him get elected.
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An Israeli music critic and a Palestinian musician share some songs with NPR's Daniel Estrin — and reflect on more than a year of the war between Israel and Hamas. -
The song "Amazing Grace" was first performed on New Year's Day, 1773, and has gone through many changes over the years.
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