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July 21, 2022

‘Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song’ celebrates the artist who set our shared humanity to music.

New documentary examines Leonard Cohen’s life through his best-known song

New documentary examines Leonard Cohen’s life through his best-known song

Luke Taylor • Jul 21, 2022

‘Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song’ celebrates the artist who set our shared humanity to music.

Jessie Ware, 'Free Yourself'

Jessie Ware, 'Free Yourself'

Nisha Venkat • Jul 21, 2022

An effervescent, sequined nu-disco anthem that'll help you get your boogie on.

Music for a college classroom: A Texas school will soon offer a Harry Styles class

Music for a college classroom: A Texas school will soon offer a Harry Styles class

Rachel Treisman • Jul 21, 2022

Texas State University professor Louie Dean Valencia spoke with NPR about the creation and aims of the class, which is capped at 20 students. He's one of many who hopes it will eventually reach more.

Hear new music by Marcus Mumford, Danger Mouse & Black Thought, Sorry, Steve Lacy

Hear new music by Marcus Mumford, Danger Mouse & Black Thought, Sorry, Steve Lacy

Jade • Jul 21, 2022

This week we’ve got fresh tracks from Marcus Mumford, Danger Mouse & Black Thought, Sorry, Steve Lacy, Marlon Williams, and Green/Blue.

In 'Rap Sh!t,' women in rap strive and thrive

In 'Rap Sh!t,' women in rap strive and thrive

Aisha Harris • Jul 21, 2022

A new comedy series created by Issa Rae taps into the complexities of being an aspiring female rapper in the age of social media.

U2 and Gladys Knight are among the 2022 Kennedy Center honorees

U2 and Gladys Knight are among the 2022 Kennedy Center honorees

Neda Ulaby • Jul 21, 2022

The awards recognize a lifetime of achievement in the performing arts. This year they'll go to George Clooney, Amy Grant, Gladys Knight, Tania León and U2.

Coffee Break: Ear Worms

Coffee Break: Ear Worms

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Jul 21, 2022

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

First Ave cancels Dave Chappelle show after outcry from staff, patrons, performers

First Ave cancels Dave Chappelle show after outcry from staff, patrons, performers

Grace Birnstengel • Jul 21, 2022

The venue canceled its booking of Dave Chappelle for Wednesday night and issued an apology on social media.

U.S. Postal Service honors Pete Seeger with a new stamp

U.S. Postal Service honors Pete Seeger with a new stamp

Luke Taylor • Jul 21, 2022

The late folk singer amplified the unifying power of communal singing, and he advanced the role traditional music plays in addressing social and political causes.

The Chart Show: Lizzo leaps two spots to No. 1

The Chart Show: Lizzo leaps two spots to No. 1

Jul 21, 2022

It’s ‘About Damn Time’ Lizzo grabs the top spot for The Current’s Chart Show.

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