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Two operas by women from the 19th century are rediscovered and brought back to the stage. -
World champion taiko drummer Takumi Kato is on a mission to spread peace through his music and performing 1000 concerts throughout all 50 United States - WXXI's Joshua Bassette caught his 401st performance, at a tea shop in Rochester, NY.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Shimmy Jiyane and Latroit about their new project to reimagine classic House tracks to tell the story of the roots of the genre – translated and sung by the choir in Zulu.
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NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with drummer and composer Louis Cole about the new sounds he brought to his latest album.
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The versatile singer, who emphasizes self-acceptance, says his mission is to be a bridge from the classical community to pop, jazz and R&B. And if you’re not a fan, that’s okay.
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Virtuosic pianist and composer Beethoven suffered from several debilitating ailments. A new study suggests lead poisoning may be at least partly to blame. -
The name of the great contralto and civil rights icon now lives above the doors to the grand hall in Philadelphia’s Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. -
The rising young singer-songwriter, who tours with Willie Nelson and sings on Beyoncé's latest album, is making a name for herself in a new era of more inclusive country music.
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About 25 years ago, the acclaimed cellist asked a high school student to help him name his instrument. He brings his cello — aka "Petunia" — to the Fresh Air studio for music and conversation.
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