Amplifier Podcast
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This has been a historic year for women in rap and hip-hop, all the way to the 2021 Grammy Awards when Megan Thee Stallion and Beyoncé broke records as the first pair of women to win in the best rap performance category. As NPR Music put it, “To know what tomorrow sounds like, one need only listen to the women in rap today.” And to know what the future of Charlotte hip-hop is, one need only turn to rhythmic lyricist ReeCee Raps.
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A Lebanese singer famous for songs about resistance & war is laid to rest during another Israeli invasion in the region he wrote songs about.
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The Grammy Award-winning pianist and composer Billy Childs has a new song, called "One Fleeting Instant," that delves into the complexities of life. It's from his new album, "Triumvirate."
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Vermonter Noah Kahan reflects on his New England roots as he rises to stardom with new album The Great Divide. NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Vermont Public's DJ Llu about the record.
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A new project highlights music recorded in american prisons - some of it surprisingly light and catchy.
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The rising country star Ella Langley rules both the album and song charts this week, but Justin Bieber also sees a rise in popularity following his nostalgic performance at Coachella. -
Ringo Starr still loves performing, even at age 85. -
Thomas led the San Francisco Symphony from 1995 to 2020, helping to establish its reputation as a world-class orchestra. In 2021, he was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme, a type of brain cancer. -
The Spanish singer and multi-instrumentalist dances between ferocity and softness. Amaia's music plays with flamenco, but never forgets home. -
The Dominican singer Tokischa built her career through a series of transgressions. On a new album, she veers in a different direction. -
The stadium-filling singer-songwriter's fourth album is full of finely detailed songs that expand his sound without sacrificing subtlety.
