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Johnny Otis, Rhythm And Blues Pioneer, Has Died

The bandleader, radio and TV host and composer who wrote "Willie And The Hand Jive" also discovered many of R&B's greatest voices. Otis died Tuesday in his Los Angeles home.
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Kathleen Edwards: A Breakup Song's Bigger Picture

There's a lot of heartbreak on the singer-songwriter's new album, Voyageur. But she says there's one song in particular that warrants reading between the lines.
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The Little Willies On World Cafe

Hear five talented musicians, including Norah Jones, as they perform toe-tapping country classics.
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The Pre-Game Songs That Send Matt Barnes Soaring

The forward for the Los Angeles Lakers says there's one rapper whose music he counts on to get pumped up before stepping onto the court.
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Crooked Fingers On World Cafe

Hear Eric Bachmann's band perform poetic, introspective folk-rock songs from Breaks in the Armor.
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From Mega Man To Final Fantasy, Live Video Game Music

Low-tech 8-bit and 16-bit game systems inspire most of MAGFest's assortment of live cover bands.

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