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The singer's new album navigates an imagined future world of sad clones and shattered identities. It creates a sonic alternate universe through which many elements float.

The author-illustrator is most famous for books such as Where The Sidewalk Ends, but he also had a gift for songwriting. Silverstein penned songs for artists including Dr. Hook and Marianne Faithful, and perhaps most famously, was responsible for Johnny Cash's "A Boy Named Sue." Now, musicians Bobby Bare, Sr. and Bobby Bare, Jr. have curated a tribute album, in memory of their friend, entitled Twistable, Turnable Man.

The Peruvian musician gives an intimate El Tiny performance befitting her status as a curator of folklore and culture of the highest order.

The revamped rules explicitly state that students must only use bathrooms and locker rooms associated with the sex assigned to them at birth. Similar restrictions apply to sports and other activities.

The 77-year-old man in a rural part of southwest Australia may have been keeping the wild kangaroo as a pet. It's reportedly the first fatal kangaroo attack in the country since 1936.

The coffin travels more than 100 miles to the royal Palace of Holyroodhouse in the Scottish capital. Eventually, the queen's body will be taken to London for the Sept. 19 funeral.

After nearly 50 years of songwriting, John Prine has released a book, Beyond Words, full of photos, handwritten lyrics and notations full of typical cockeyed humor and Zen-like poetic observation.

Produced in 1994 by NPR and the Smithsonian Institution, Wade in the Water is a 26-part documentary series detailing the history of American gospel music and its impact on soul, jazz and R&B.

A stunning live recording from Wilco; Live music from Nebraska's Bright Eyes; Tribal art pop by Orenda Fink; Six Feet Under soundtrack favorite Sia; A beautiful return for Kate Bush and more.

Jazz guitarist returns to the sound of his straight-ahead quartet with Joe Lovano, on tunes documenting his son's battle with cancer.

In 1982, the UN began observing "Peace Day" every September at the opening of its General Assembly. In 2002, it officially declared Sept. 21 as a permanent date for the International Day of Peace. In preparation, here are five beautiful jazz performances that celebrate the spirit of the occasion.

After two decades out of the studio, Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady stick to familiar sounds on their new album as Hot Tuna, Steady As She Goes.

Ethiopia's government is criticizing as "unethical" the statement by the World Health Organization's director-general that the crisis in the country's Tigray region is "the worst disaster on Earth."

A man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting in Portland, Ore., protests was shot and killed by law enforcement officers. Officers confronted him Thursday outside an Olympia, Wash., apartment.

Memorial Day might signal the unofficial start of summer fun, but its true purpose is to commemorate those who have died in service to the country. Hear five musical expressions of uncommon power and beauty, reminding listeners of both what has been lost and what we value most.

For more than four decades, Reid has cultivated that most precious commodity of instrumental music -- a personal identity and sonic imprint. Listen to the bassist and his trio perform music from Reid's new recording, Out Front, on WBGO's The Checkout.

Growing up on bar stools and putting on concerts in cowgirl outfits as a child, Cook decided to make music her full-time gig later on in her life. The country singer-songwriter takes time to write multidimensional lyrics about complex characters who deserve them.

Tens of thousands of people in North Carolina serving punishments for felony convictions but who aren’t behind bars can now register to vote and cast ballots. The change comes following an appeals court ruling. The State Board of Elections said the expanded scope of who can register and vote begins Wednesday.

The original blaster used in the first Star Wars film could break records when it goes up for auction next month. The futuristic weapon was wielded by Han Solo.

The proceeds from the T-shirts will benefit first responders and the University of Cincinnati's Trauma Center where Hamlin had been receiving treatment.