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June 22, 2020

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that touch on truth and honesty?

Coffee Break: Gimme Some Truth

Coffee Break: Gimme Some Truth

Anna Weggel • Jun 22, 2020

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that touch on truth and honesty?

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Cyndi Lauper

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Cyndi Lauper

Jun 22, 2020

Judy Garland passed away; Billy Joel became the first rock artist to perform at Yankee Stadium; The Artist Formally Known As Prince announced he wanted to be known as Prince again; Cyndi Lauper was born; and Stevie Wonder entered the charts at age 13, Today in Music History.

Album of the Week: Bob Dylan, 'Rough and Rowdy Ways'

Album of the Week: Bob Dylan, 'Rough and Rowdy Ways'

Andrea Swensson • Jun 22, 2020

'Rough and Rowdy Ways' is Dylan's first album of new material in 8 years, and easily one of his strongest releases of the 21st century.

Tom Petty's family doesn't want Trump using his music for a 'campaign of hate'

Tom Petty's family doesn't want Trump using his music for a 'campaign of hate'

Christianna Silva • Jun 21, 2020

Tom Petty's family issued a cease-and-desist notice to the Trump campaign after the president played 'I Won't Back Down' at his rally in Tulsa, Okla.

Hamilton Leithauser and family: Tiny Desk (Home) concert

Hamilton Leithauser and family: Tiny Desk (Home) concert

Bob Boilen • Jun 21, 2020

The Walkmen frontman gathers his children and a few haystacks for a special Father's Day edition of Tiny Desk. This may be the most adorable thing you see all day.

Custom guitar from Prince's 1980s prime sells for $563,500

Custom guitar from Prince's 1980s prime sells for $563,500

The Associated Press • Jun 20, 2020

A custom guitar played by Prince at the height of his stardom in the 1980s and 1990s has sold for a staggering $563,500 at auction.

Beyonce releases new song 'Black Parade' in the final hours of Juneteenth

Beyonce releases new song 'Black Parade' in the final hours of Juneteenth

Kiana Fitzgerald • Jun 20, 2020

'Black Parade,' a call to action and a salve for a wounded nation, is the latest example of Beyonce using her pop domination to put Black pride front and center.

Anderson .Paak's 'Lockdown' examines the quiet spaces of an uprising

Anderson .Paak's 'Lockdown' examines the quiet spaces of an uprising

Ann Powers • Jun 19, 2020

In a new song and video, Anderson .Paak and video director Dave Meyers take a hushed look at the lives amidst the movement.

Prince's most powerful moments of protest

Prince's most powerful moments of protest

Sean McPherson • Jun 19, 2020

In the run-up to Juneteenth, the staff and listeners of Purple Current assembled a playlist of Prince's greatest protest songs - the music that amplifies Prince's Blackness and speaks directly to it.

Coffee Break: Freedom songs for Juneteenth

Coffee Break: Freedom songs for Juneteenth

Anna Weggel • Jun 19, 2020

In honor of Juneteenth, what freedom songs do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?

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