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Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies at 80

Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies at 80

Watts, famous for his potent beat and unflappable style, featured on all 26 Rolling Stones studio albums and numerous live albums.
by NPR Staff

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What’s your song of the summer?

What’s your song of the summer?

Every summer has a song that defines it. Brandt Williams talked with two music journalists about what makes the perfect summer song and their picks for 2021’s song of the summer.
by Brandt Williams and Samantha Matsumoto

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State Fair grandstand act pulls out of Saturday show

State Fair grandstand act pulls out of Saturday show

Philadelphia-based Low Cut Connie canceled its Minnesota State Fair performance, citing the fair’s lack of mask or vaccine mandates.
by Tim Nelson

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Afghanistan's music school falls silent, its future uncertain under the Taliban

Afghanistan's music school falls silent, its future uncertain under the Taliban

The Afghanistan National Institute of Music was a thriving school in Kabul. But the last time the Taliban was in control of the country, all music-related activities were strictly forbidden.
by Elizabeth Blair

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Your laughing muscles will get a workout in this sporty romance

Your laughing muscles will get a workout in this sporty romance

A personal trainer takes on an injured former NFL star trying to make a secret comeback in Farrah Rochon's “The Dating Playbook.” Will they have to fake-date to hide what's really going on? You bet!
by Denny S. Bryce

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In this strong sequel, taking the throne is easy — keeping it, not so much

In this strong sequel, taking the throne is easy — keeping it, not so much

Jordan Ifueko follows up her meteoric debut “Raybearer” with “Redemptor,” which continues the story of Tarisai, now an Empress, but racked with grief and guilt over what she did to gain the throne.
by Danny Lore

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