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New label exhumes forgotten female composers' music
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Butch Thompson, pianist for 'A Prairie Home Companion,' dies at 78

Butch Thompson, pianist for 'A Prairie Home Companion,' dies at 78

Butch Thompson, the original pianist on ‘A Prairie Home Companion,’ died this week at 78. The spritely pianist, who entertained audiences around the world and charmed fellow musicians, was known for more than just his music, and his good nature came through in his artistry.

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For the first time, the Postal Service features mariachi musicians on stamps
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How a Grammy-winning Pueblo musician influenced the soundtrack for 'Prey'
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Robert Nathaniel Dett saw spirituals as a source of American music
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The Proms gets eclectic

Leif Ove Andsnes continues his momentum with Mozart

Leif Ove Andsnes continues his momentum with Mozart

In this week’s New Classical Tracks, Norwegian pianist Leif Ove Andsnes says he loves to do deep dives into the lives of composers. He explores Mozart’s life for the second time on his latest album, ‘Mozart Momentum: 1786.’

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Her father's wartime piano accompanied joyful moments
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Hollywood Bombshells

Hollywood Bombshells

On the anniversary of the death of Marilyn Monroe, this week’s episode of Saturday Cinema, with host Lynne Warfel, looks at some of the films of Marilyn, Sophia Loren, Elizabeth Taylor and more. Listen now!

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Bassist Chi-Chi Nwanoku is a champion for musicians of color
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