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"America's most astonishing choir," the Crossing, performs its Tiny Desk Concert
The 40th Anniversary of E.T.

The 40th Anniversary of E.T.

This week’s episode of Saturday Cinema, with host Lynne Warfel, celebrates the 40th anniversary of ‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’ with music from the movie and other sci-fi favorites. Listen now!

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Remembering NPR's Renee Pringle, a pioneering audio engineer, friend and fashionista
Prince is an icon for a new form of classical music

Prince is an icon for a new form of classical music

Pop superstar Prince was far more than the chart-topping musician everyone loved. He was a modern-day composer who explored and was an expert in many styles of music. Find out more in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.

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NPR's trailblazing audio engineer Renee Pringle dies at 69
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Pianist Víkingur Ólafsson reflects on his contemporary inspirations
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A Far Cry, Shara Nova and four composers release 'The Blue Hour'
In the Broadway musical '1776,' the revolution is in the casting
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October Listener Requests

October Listener Requests

This week’s episode of Saturday Cinema, with host Lynne Warfel, features listener’s favorite tracks from 'Lawrence of Arabia,' 'Dances With Wolves' and 'Poltergeist.' Listen now!

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Kendrick Lamar unshackled the Pulitzer Prize from white supremacy

Kendrick Lamar unshackled the Pulitzer Prize from white supremacy

Rapper Kendrick Lamar won the Pulitzer Prize in music for his album ‘DAMN.’ Many people were excited and happy about such a change in the awarding of the prize, while others loathed it. Find out more in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.

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