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November 14, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what funk tracks would you like to hear?

Coffee Break: Get Funky!

Coffee Break: Get Funky!

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 14, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what funk tracks would you like to hear?

Classic Americana: Johnny Rivers

Classic Americana: Johnny Rivers

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Nov 14, 2025

For this week’s Classic Americana pick, we highlight Johnny Rivers, a hardworking musician whose life and career took him across the United States in pursuit of his dreams.

Nov. 14 in Music History: Tracy Chapman released 'New Beginning'

Nov. 14 in Music History: Tracy Chapman released 'New Beginning'

Nov 14, 2025

The Police had their fourth U.K. No. 1 single; 'Faith' went No. 1 in the U.K.; The Rolling Stones went acoustic; Blur put out a book; and Brendan Benson was born, Today in Music History.

Bad Bunny wins album of the year at 2025 Latin Grammys

Bad Bunny wins album of the year at 2025 Latin Grammys

Isabella Gomez Sarmiento • Nov 14, 2025

The Puerto Rican superstar had never won any of the major prizes — album, song or record of the year — until last night. Other winners included Karol G and Alejandro Sanz.

The Chart Show: Poliça's "Dreams Go" to the Chart Show Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: Poliça's "Dreams Go" to the Chart Show Hall of Fame

Nov 13, 2025

After a strong 10-week run, Minnesota band Poliça enter the Chart Show Hall of Fame at No. 2 with “Dreams Go.” Poliça now has eight songs in the Chart Show Hall of Fame.

Interview: Jean Dawson on his responsibility "to preserve, and then to mutate"

Interview: Jean Dawson on his responsibility "to preserve, and then to mutate"

Zach McCormick • Nov 13, 2025

In a conversation with The Current’s midday host Zach McCormick, Dawson shares more about the recording process for Rock A Bye Baby, Glimmer of God, where his voice comes from, and gives props to departed heroes Prince and D’Angelo.

Coffee Break: Hug a Musician Day

Coffee Break: Hug a Musician Day

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 13, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from an artist you would like to show appreciation to would you like to hear?

Nov. 13 in Music History: Madonna released 'The Immaculate Collection'

Nov. 13 in Music History: Madonna released 'The Immaculate Collection'

Nov 13, 2025

Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones bought A.A. Milne's former home; Men At Work had the top album in the United States; Elton John performed for the first time in Mexico; and the Beatles' animated film 'Yellow Submarine' was released in the United States, Today in Music History.

Pulp: Tiny Desk Concert

Robin Hilton • Nov 13, 2025

Jarvis Cocker croons, coos and dances his way through this career-spanning Tiny Desk with Pulp.

Cleto Escobedo III, leader of Jimmy Kimmel's house band, dies at 59

Cleto Escobedo III, leader of Jimmy Kimmel's house band, dies at 59

Neda Ulaby • Nov 12, 2025

Escobedo had been leading Kimmel's house band since the show launched in 2003. The musician and the comedian were childhood friends in Las Vegas.

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