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June 23, 2020

As the music world confronts institutional racism and white supremacy, individual artists are wondering what steps they can take to establish a new, more equitable norm. Jeff Tweedy and Fiona Apple are sharing revenue, Patterson Hood is acknowledging 'the bad name I gave my band,' and the Beths are wondering about the responsibilities of white artists releasing new music.

Music News: How musicians are fighting white supremacy

Music News: How musicians are fighting white supremacy

Jay Gabler • Jun 23, 2020

As the music world confronts institutional racism and white supremacy, individual artists are wondering what steps they can take to establish a new, more equitable norm. Jeff Tweedy and Fiona Apple are sharing revenue, Patterson Hood is acknowledging 'the bad name I gave my band,' and the Beths are wondering about the responsibilities of white artists releasing new music.

The NEA announces its 2020 National Heritage Fellowship winners

The NEA announces its 2020 National Heritage Fellowship winners

Anastasia Tsioulcas • Jun 23, 2020

A soul singer from Atlanta, an Iroquois bead artist, West African dancers and an Armenian vocalist are among this year's recipients of National Heritage Fellowship

Coffee Break: Joel Schumacher projects

Coffee Break: Joel Schumacher projects

Anna Weggel • Jun 23, 2020

Director Joel Schumacher has died at the age of 80. Let's take this morning's Coffee Break to wade through some of the music that has surrounded his projects throughout the years.

Today in Music History: Remembering Bobby "Blue" Bland

Today in Music History: Remembering Bobby "Blue" Bland

Jun 23, 2020

Ray Charles was at the top of the charts; The Kinks played a show organized by John Wayne Gacy; Alice Cooper broke six ribs; Tiffany started her Mall Tour; and Bobby "Blue" Bland passed away, Today in Music History.

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.

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