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This #NowPlaying discovery of Zhalarina comes to us from this year's Tiny Desk Contest.

Kississippi articulates the overwhelming rush and nonsensical whims of a new crush.

Blackberries were once cutting edge, but the company is ending service on its phones. For some people, this means heartbreak. At the same time, others are wondering, "What's a Blackberry?"

Film producer Ismail Merchant died Wednesday at age 68. In conjunction with James Ivory, he produced A Room With a View (1985), Howards End (1992) and other films. Their newest film, Heights, hits theaters in June. (Original airdate: 9/10/87)

Brooklyn quartet the Cloud Room offers tight, melodic indie rock sure to please fans of breakout artists like Interpol and the Killers. Their "Hey Now Now" has been dubbed "one of the great alt-pop singles of the first half of 2005" by the All-Music Guide.

FolkAlley.com, an Internet folk-music service produced by NPR station WKSU in Kent, Ohio, specializes in a blend of contemporary and traditional singer/songwriters, Americana, roots, Celtic, bluegrass, world music and more. Here's a look at Folk Alley's picks for the best albums of 2006.

In just three months, the United States has gone from one monkeypox case to more than 13,000.

The massive number of distractions we deal with daily goes far beyond technology.

Listeners share their plans for marking the sixth anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. Tarryk Kozar is a listener from Williamston, Mich., who wrote in to explain how he remembers the attacks. He says he is committed to keeping the memory of the victims alive.

The Democratic Republic of Congo has for years been fraught with devastating economic and political crises, often resulting in violent conflict. Among the countless victims of the violence are the women, many of whom have been raped and sexually abused. A new play, Ruined, tells their story on stage.

The electronic-pop musician builds a distinct sense of time and place, complete with Blade Runner reference.

The ghost with the most is back.

State lawmakers want to restrict the powers of homeowners associations, proposing legislation that would address everything from unpaid dues to parking regulations.

The state House voted Wednesday to add an official state TV show to North Carolina's long list of state symbols. Lawmakers chose "The Andy Griffith Show" for the honor.

We continued our Meet The Jazz Audience series at the Newport Jazz Festival.

The commonwealth certified its election results on Tuesday, with Gov. Tom Wolf signing off on its 20 electors.

Sharing both the stage and their songs — including one by their father — brothers Stephen and Damian Marley tag-teamed a celebratory concert at the Newport Folk Festival.

Dawes carries a serious torch for the greatest moments of rock's collision with folk and country. The group benefits from its heart-on-sleeve warmth and willingness to explore bold concepts.

Brooklyn's Spirit Family Reunion crafts a sweetly ramshackle Americana sound that's part secular gospel revival, part folk ramble.