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His new book is Between Midnight and Day: The Last Unpublished Blues Archive. It is a large-format book with photos and text by Waterman. In the early 1960s, Waterman became interested in traditional blues music. He rediscovered blues legend Son House living in Rochester, N.Y. Waterman then formed Avalon Productions, the first agency dedicated to promoting blue artists. Waterman managed many acts, including Bonnie Raitt. He's been representing and photographing blues artists for more than 40 years. He is the only non-performer to be inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame.

Soprano Patricia Racette stars in the title role of Janacek's devastating, yet stunningly beautiful drama Jenufa, in a production from the Washington National Opera.

The Los Angeles folk-pop duo Chris and Thomas just released Land of Sea, which showcases remarkable new songs, gorgeous harmonies (think Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young) and crisp production by renowned producer/engineer Mark Howard.

Gainsbourg's latest album, IRM, was inspired by her time spent in the hospital recovering from a serious head injury. Enlisting Beck for production, she set about recording a lush collection of off-kilter indie-pop. She plays songs from her latest album on this World Cafe session.

A Florida-based company planning the production of electric-powered boats has decided to build a plant in western North Carolina. Officials announced on Thursday that Forza X1 Inc. will make a $10.5 million investment in Marion.

Repealing the discriminatory practice could save women $1,300 a year for the same products men buy. Women's shampoo often costs more than men's and pink razors cost more than black ones.

Nuclear currently accounts for 20 percent of our electricity production.

Verdi's blockbuster Aida evokes the mystery and splendor of ancient Egypt, with a healthy dose of passion thrown into the mix. The production comes from Houston Grand Opera and stars soprano Zvetelina Vassileva in the title role, with tenor Marco Berti as Radames.

Spanish factory and mine production had its worst month in more than two years — dropping by more than 8 percent. Spain is in its second recession since 2009, and eurozone nations are concerned its troubled banks might need a capital boost. This anxiety is causing headaches for banks in Germany. Six German banks had their credit ratings cut by Moody's Wednesday.

On the fourth episode of the Work It podcast, we're introducing you to a software engineer and a day trader who have an intense love for their work ... which may even border on obsession.

How does pain play a role in your work and, by proxy, your life? In this premiere episode of the Work It podcast, we're taking a deeper look at pain through the eyes of a piercer, a doula and a lawyer.

Millions have now watched Jennifer Livingston accuse a viewer of bullying for an email he sent her about her weight.

Over the second half of the 20th century, radio gave music its deepest connection to Americans. By splitting the dial into different formats, it produced a pop scene of striking diversity.

COMMENTARY:Several weeks ago, I led a group of strangers through a workshop aimed at helping people identify and tell their personal stories.“What do you…

The milkman has been out of style for decades, but all over the country, trucks have started delivering fresh milk, organic vegetables and even humanely raised chickens to your door.

Known for his sonic brashness and unyielding artistic vision, Birtwistle was awarded a British knighthood in 1988. He was one of the U.K.'s most prominent composers for decades.

Even as it upheld most of the health care law last week, the Supreme Court limited federal power under the Constitution's Commerce Clause. Seventy years ago, an Ohio farmer sought to do the same — and lost.

"He's breathing. He's talking. He's not snoring. He's saying, 'Please, please get off of me, I can't breathe.' That is not a fentanyl overdose. That's someone begging to breathe," an expert testified.

NPR's Scott Simon recounts the toll of five years of political violence in the U.S.

NPR Music's list of the 100 best songs of 2017.