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NPR Music's Daoud Tyler-Ameen and Stephen Thompson listen to what's being called the last Childish Gambino album ever, returns by public radio faves Los Campesinos and Dr. Dog and a vibe-heavy follow-up made by the creators of one of the longest-running Billboard singles of all time.

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West of Roan collects ancient folktales — not personal folklore

In an era when connecting the tidbits of an artist’s private life can seem more important than following a musical thread between songs, West of Roan's Queen of Eyes revives faith in the power of the concept album.

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Eminem and Common confront the same milestone — middle age — from opposite angles

The two veteran rappers read as comic inversions of one another on their new albums, by turns renewed and restrained by the instincts that defined them at the start of their careers.

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A floral mixtape featuring Meridian Brothers' tropical highlife, RP Boo and Armand Hammer's Sun Ra cover, Chuck Johnson's pedal steel post-rock, Dark Thoughts' pummeling punk.

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The 2024 Donne report gives orchestras worldwide poor grades for equity and diversity in programming. Hear tracks by women and composers who merit more exposure -- from Unsuk Chin and Gabriela Ortiz to Adolphus Hailstork and Žibuoklė Martinaitytė.

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Louder Than A Riot: The Soundtrack

Hip-hop emerged from the voices of the unheard. But freedom doesn't ring the same for everyone. Follow along with the music featured in every episode.

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A modern jazz survey at ground level, from stone classics to state-of-the-art jams.

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Robin Hilton spins new music from emerging bands and musical icons.

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What Latinidad sounds like, presented by Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre.

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Terry Gross interviews luminary artists about their lives and musical work

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NPR Music presents From The Top program highlights. For the complete From The Top program website, visit www.fromthetop.org.

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KCRW's Jason Bentley hosts a weekly spin of the best electronic, dance and beyond.

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Each week, NPR's award-winning program showcases both acclaimed artists and up-and-coming performers as they share music and memories.

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Award-winning radio host Fiona Ritchie explores evolving music from Celtic roots in Europe and North America.

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WXPN in Philadelphia and host Raina Douris present interviews and performances with today's essential and emerging artists.