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June 17, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear to celebrate Juneteenth?

Coffee Break: Observing Juneteenth

Coffee Break: Observing Juneteenth

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Jun 17, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear to celebrate Juneteenth?

Bartees Strange explores his journey from 'Farm to Table'

Bartees Strange explores his journey from 'Farm to Table'

Leila Fadel and Phil Harrell • Jun 17, 2022

In an interview with Morning Edition's Leila Fadel, the fast-rising artist talks about a life path as winding and varied as his music.

Eurovision winner Ukraine can't host next year's contest because of the war

Eurovision winner Ukraine can't host next year's contest because of the war

Rachel Treisman • Jun 17, 2022

Public broadcasters and security experts concluded it's not feasible for the war-torn country to host, organize and produce the event. They're now turning to the U.K., which placed second this year.

Kurt Vile plays songs from '(watch my moves)' at The Current

Jun 16, 2022

Philadelphia’s Kurt Vile stops by The Current studios to play songs from his new record, and catches up with Mac Wilson about working with John Prine, recording albums at home, and covering a Springsteen deep cut.

Hear new songs by Bartees Strange; Danger Mouse and Black Thought; Diana Ross and Tame Impala; Cautious Clay; Lava La Rue; and MMYYKK

Hear new songs by Bartees Strange; Danger Mouse and Black Thought; Diana Ross and Tame Impala; Cautious Clay; Lava La Rue; and MMYYKK

Jade • Jun 16, 2022

This week, hear the latest from Bartees Strange and from Cautious Clay, as well as collaborations between Danger Mouse and Black Thought, and Diana Ross and Tame Impala. Discover London rapper Lava La Rue, and hear a new track from MMYYKK ahead of his performance at Afropunk Music Festival in Minneapolis this weekend.

Carbon Sound is a new stream celebrating Black musical expression

Carbon Sound is a new stream celebrating Black musical expression

Jun 16, 2022

The Current has launched a new stream and app featuring hip-hop, R&B, Afrobeats, funk, electronica, and more — funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and developed in partnership with KMOJ’s HD2 station, 89.9 The Ice.

Coffee Break: Alter Egos

Coffee Break: Alter Egos

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Jun 16, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from musicians with alter egos?

Beyoncé announces new album 'Renaissance'

Beyoncé announces new album 'Renaissance'

Ashley Pointer and Hazel Cills • Jun 16, 2022

The album will be the pop star's first solo studio album in six years.

Songs to believe in: A Juneteenth playlist

Songs to believe in: A Juneteenth playlist

Lara Downes • Jun 16, 2022

This Juneteenth, pianist Lara Downes remembers the freedom that has been hard fought and hard won.

The Chart Show: Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Phoenix Debut

The Chart Show: Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Phoenix Debut

Jun 16, 2022

New entries from Yeah Yeah Yeahs who have released their first new music in 9 years, “Spitting Off The Edge of the World,” and breaking into the chart at #20 and French band Phoenix’s latest “Alpha Zulu” landing at #17.

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