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Belting out a tune in front of strangers is a big ask for most people. CircleSinging participants regularly take that risk, and among their rewards are friendship and acceptance.

Jake Xerxes Fussell has been seeking forgotten American folk songs his entire life. His fifth album, 鈥淲hen I鈥檓 Called,鈥� releases July 12.

Music history is full of feuds between musicians. But pop singers Charli XCX and Lorde just released a hit that opts for reconciliation over vitriol.

Civil rights lawyer and jazz pianist Bryan Stevenson and Pulitzer-winning jazz artist Wynton Marsalis collaborated on a聽new live performance album of historic jazz records to honor Juneteenth and Black history.

With her new biography about Joni Mitchell, NPR music critic Ann Powers says she wanted to challenge the idea that there鈥檚 only one definitive story of a life.聽

The U.S. Department of Justice announced an antitrust lawsuit against the entertainment company Live Nation. Ticketmaster, which merged with Live Nation in 2010, has been blamed for inflated ticket prices by both consumers and artists.

A once-in-a-generation performer, Billie Eilish rewrites the rules yet again on 鈥淗it Me Hard and Soft,鈥� her ambitious third release. It鈥檚 a project meant to be enjoyed in full, rich with sonic depth and emotional maturity.

Eurovision has long been embraced as a haven for the LGBTQ+ community. This year鈥檚 competition struck a particular victory for acceptance, crowning the contest鈥檚 first nonbinary winner with an eclectic anthem about being true to oneself.

Eurovision鈥檚 2024 competition is bringing flashy and theatrical pop music to Malmo, Sweden. It鈥檚 also bringing thousands of protesters who are criticizing Israel鈥檚 participation in the contest.

For some artists, inspiration comes when ideas flow naturally, rather than being demanded. With the release of her latest album, songwriter Laura Veirs reflects on how creativity manifests itself.