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November 23, 2016

Today's top music news stories include Presidential Medals of Freedom to music legends, a letter from Morrissey to General Motors, and the latest updates on Kanye West's condition.

Music News: Bruce Springsteen, Diana Ross receive Presidential Medals of Freedom

Music News: Bruce Springsteen, Diana Ross receive Presidential Medals of Freedom

Jay Gabler • Nov 23, 2016

Today's top music news stories include Presidential Medals of Freedom to music legends, a letter from Morrissey to General Motors, and the latest updates on Kanye West's condition.

Hear a previously unreleased 1982 Prince song, 'Moonbeam Levels'

Hear a previously unreleased 1982 Prince song, 'Moonbeam Levels'

Leah Garaas • Nov 22, 2016

Plus enter for a chance to win a copy of Prince's new greatest hits compilation, '4Ever.'

Coffee Break: Thanksgiving food

Coffee Break: Thanksgiving food

Anna Reed • Nov 22, 2016

We have something up our sleeve for tomorrow's Coffee Break, so let's celebrate Thanksgiving together today. What songs do you want to hear that feature Thanksgiving foods for today's Coffee Break?

Today in Music History: Pearl Jam released 'Vitalogy'

Today in Music History: Pearl Jam released 'Vitalogy'

Nov 22, 2016

Simon and Garfunkel were on TV; Jesus and Mary Chain were arrested; Karen O celebrates a birthday; and Pearl Jam released 'Vitalogy', Today in Music History.

Music News: Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah' hits Hot 100 for first time

Music News: Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah' hits Hot 100 for first time

Jay Gabler • Nov 21, 2016

Today's top music news stories include a Hot 100 hit for Leonard Cohen, a canceled tour for Kanye West, and a new Kate Bush video.

Communist Daughter perform in The Current studio

Communist Daughter perform in The Current studio

Andrea Swensson, Communist Daughter and Cecilia Johnson • Nov 21, 2016

Communist Daughter talk headphone music, introspection, and duets with Andrea Swensson and play "Hold Back," "Roll A Stone," "Balboa Bridge."

James Vincent McMorrow performs in The Current studio

James Vincent McMorrow performs in The Current studio

Jade • Nov 21, 2016

Following the release of his third album, 'We Move,' James Vincent McMorrow stopped in The Current's studio for a session hosted by Jade. Looking at his trajectory as an artist, McMorrow indicates his artistic output has been informed by his circumstances and his available resources. 'Everything I do is based on what feels right,' he says. Check out the complete in-studio session.

'Musicians Don't Retire': A Tribe Called Quest On The Work Ahead

'Musicians Don't Retire': A Tribe Called Quest On The Work Ahead

NPR Staff • Nov 21, 2016

The death this year of founding member Phife Dawg means that A Tribe Called Quest's long-delayed new album may really be its last. But as Q-Tip and Jarobi White put it, 'Musicians don't retire.'

Coffee Break: Late bloomers for Miss Sharon Jones

Coffee Break: Late bloomers for Miss Sharon Jones

Nov 21, 2016

Sharon Jones of Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings passed away Friday, following a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Her full-time professional singing career didn't begin until her 40s, and she sang her soulful songs until the end. So for today's Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that feature late bloomers - musicians whose careers didn't start off until later in life?

Today in Music History: Happy birthday to Bjork

Today in Music History: Happy birthday to Bjork

Nov 21, 2016

Billy Idol had a hit with a cover; The Stone Roses released a song after five years; Ray Charles had four hits at the same time; and Bjork was born, Today in Music History.

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