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I didn't know I needed the new Billy Joel documentary
NPR critic Linda Holmes has been a Billy Joel fan since the '80s. HBO's new two-part documentary still taught her something new about his life — and provided a chance to consider the role of his music in her own.
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What Is The Sound Of Grief?
Osvaldo Golijov is a MacArthur "genius" composer who's written for Yo-Yo Ma, Kronos Quartet and soprano Dawn Upshaw. But in 2012, he was accused of… -
Betto Arcos Shares The Power Of Community In 'Music Stories From The Cosmic Barrio'
For over a decade, arts journalist Betto Arcos has been a familiar voice to public radio listeners, bringing them the sounds of the world — be it from a… -
Jazmine Sullivan On 'Heaux Tales,' Dirty Laundry And The Value Of Taking Breaks
For all that feels unstable in the world right now, artists have kept making art — describing life and helping us make sense of things, each in their own…
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