Mayors Jacob Frey and Melvin Carter have declared today as "Ruth Bader Ginsburg Day" in honor of the passing of the Supreme Court justice. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear in honor of RBG?

The most popular band in the world performs three songs with a live band for NPR Tiny Desk's quarantine series.

Bobby Vinton's 'Blue Velvet' topped the singles chart; Jeannie C. Riley had a hit with the country song 'Harper Valley PTA'; Barry White scored his one and only No. 1 single; Dire Straits had a video-powered hit song; and Liam Gallagher was born, Today in Music History.

On Sylvan Esso's third studio record, the musical conversation between Nick Sandborn and Amelia Meath reflects, waits, and listens. Ideas about authenticity, celebrity, and self shift and filter over the course of their new album, Free Love.

Watch Andrea Swensson's interview with a selection of artists contributing to the compilation: Averil Bach, Mary Bue, Elska, Annie Fitzgerald, JOUR, Annie Mack, Mayda, Linnea Mohn, Sarah Morris, r0, Tina Schlieske, Ashleigh Still, and Katy Vernon.

The Kentuckian singer-songwriter wanted to be clear on the meaning of a surprise new song and album, explaining to his fans in a video that, among other things, Black lives matter.

Today, September 18, is National Respect Day. What songs do you want to hear that celebrate - or maybe demand - respect?

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear for International Country Music Day?

'I didn't think of B.B. King as a crossover artist,' wrote the man himself in his 1996 autobiography. 'I'm still amazed how the public suddenly fell in love with my blues.'

The first LP was demonstrated; The Doors appeared on Ed Sullivan for the last time; Queen filmed a cheeky music video; Adele topped the charts with 'Someone Like You'; and country music legend Hank Williams was born, Today in Music History.