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August 25, 2022

Voters inducted four new tracks into the Chart Show Hall of Fame this week, including Arcade Fire, Ezra Furman, Phoebe Bridgers, and Minnesota’s Durry.

The Chart Show: Four acts find the Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: Four acts find the Hall of Fame

Aug 25, 2022

Voters inducted four new tracks into the Chart Show Hall of Fame this week, including Arcade Fire, Ezra Furman, Phoebe Bridgers, and Minnesota’s Durry.

Coffee Break: Strange songs

Coffee Break: Strange songs

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Aug 24, 2022

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

Why the Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame is headed to this small Mississippi Delta town

Why the Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame is headed to this small Mississippi Delta town

The Associated Press • Aug 24, 2022

Marks, Mississippi, is where Martin Luther King Jr. chose in 1968 as the starting point for his Poor People's Campaign, which demanded economic justice for poor Americans of all backgrounds.

Lauded trumpeter and composer jaimie branch dies at 39

Lauded trumpeter and composer jaimie branch dies at 39

Nate Chinen • Aug 24, 2022

A rising star in the world of improvised music with her group FLY or DIE, branch died on Monday at her home in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Psalm One’s new projects spread the ‘Word’ and do the work

Psalm One’s new projects spread the ‘Word’ and do the work

Ali Elabbady • Aug 23, 2022

With a book out, and an album on the way, the rapper shows herself healing in real-time.

Indigo Girls, Chris Isaak to receive Lifetime Achievement Awards at AmericanaFest

Indigo Girls, Chris Isaak to receive Lifetime Achievement Awards at AmericanaFest

Luke Taylor • Aug 23, 2022

The Americana Music Association announced on Tuesday its honorees for Lifetime Achievement Awards that will be presented on Wednesday, Sept. 14, during the Americana Honors & Awards show at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.

Coffee Break: Artists with record labels

Coffee Break: Artists with record labels

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Aug 23, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from artists who started their own label?

Album of the Week: Hot Chip, 'Freakout/Release'

Album of the Week: Hot Chip, 'Freakout/Release'

Jade • Aug 22, 2022

They are part dance music, part pop, and part deep lyrics. Their eighth album, Freakout/Release, continues that varied tradition.

Why women are dancing in solidarity with Finland's prime minister

Why women are dancing in solidarity with Finland's prime minister

Juliana Kim • Aug 22, 2022

Prime Minister Sanna Marin recently took a drug test in response to criticism over videos of her dancing and singing with friends.

Coffee Break: New Wave Synth Pop

Coffee Break: New Wave Synth Pop

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Aug 22, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what new wave synth songs do you want to hear?

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