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Ken Tucker reviews Robert Hilburn's biography of Newman, A Few Words in Defense of Our Country. Plus, we listen back to a 1998 archival interview with the Grammy Award-winning artist.

Over the course of seven decades, Morgenstern helmed major jazz magazines, wrote two books, produced concerts, won multiple Grammys, taught college and oversaw one of the largest jazz archives.

Vice President Harris will have a special guest at her rally in Houston on Friday: Beyoncé.

Khalil Amaru won NPR member station WXPN’s 24-hour song challenge. He says that even though he’s been playing since he was young, he only started releasing music recently, after a talk with his dad.

Some of pop’s biggest female artists are finding a new way to express their anger at scorned lovers, jealous fans and the patriarchy: by screaming at the top of their lungs.

Musician Chuck Prophet talks about surviving a cancer scare and embracing new musical influences on his latest album titled: "Wake the Dead."

NPR's Juana Summers talks with musician Wyatt Flores about his new album Welcome to the Plains and his honesty around mental health.

The musical and life partners’ playfulness and love for each other is on full display in this performance.

The historic Martin & Co. guitar factory and museum in the swing state of Pennsylvania reflects tradition and innovation, anchored by meticulous handcrafting and reliable tech.

Powerhouse names lingered around the top of Billboard’s albums chart all summer: Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen — crowding out new entries. But this week brings an embarrassment of riches.