Andrew Flanagan

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Sweeping New Legislation Highlights Just How Much Music And Tech Need Each Other

Wednesday, April 11, 2018

The "music omnibus" bill represents the rare compromise between the music business and tech companies, who have spent years fighting each other over fractions of pennies.

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Yvonne Staples, Of The Renowned Staple Singers, Dead At 80

Wednesday, April 11, 2018

The singer joined her sisters and father in The Staple Singers just as the group rocketed to fame in the early '70s, and was a steady hand behind the scenes for most of her life.

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Songs We Love: Bombino, 'Deran Deran Alkheir'

Thursday, April 05, 2018

In the midst of thrusting drums, claps and chants, there is the mesmerizing thicket of Bombino's guitar — a clear celebration.

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Brazilian Girls' 'Karaköy' Is A Teary Daydream

Wednesday, April 04, 2018

From Brazilian Girls' first album in a decade, Let's Make Love, Sabina Sciubba sings a little sun-dappled novella of pain.

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Kim Jong Un Was 'Deeply Moved' After K-Pop Performance

Monday, April 02, 2018

The North Korean leader hosted a South Korean delegation Sunday, becoming the first leader in his country's history to take in the talents of K-pop stars in his capital city.

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Record Company Executive Out Following Sexual Misconduct Investigation

Thursday, March 29, 2018

Charlie Walk, former president of Republic Records, is leaving the company. Republic tells NPR Music that they "have mutually agreed to part ways."

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When A Brand Does Well Even When It's Called 'Racist'

Thursday, March 29, 2018

Chance The Rapper took on Heineken for what he saw as a racist ad. Heineken took it down but didn't suffer any consequences. In fact, its stock is up.

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José Antonio Abreu, Venezuelan Who Envisioned Musical Education For All, Dead At 78

Monday, March 26, 2018

Abreu began El Sistema in Venezuela in 1975 with fewer than a dozen students — 40 years later, his system has been used throughout the world to unite children through musical education.

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Killer Mike Apologizes For Interview With NRA, Claims It Was Misused

Monday, March 26, 2018

The rapper, who has voiced support for black gun ownership in the past, apologized for the way his appearance on NRATV was used.

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First Listen: Amen Dunes, 'Freedom'

Thursday, March 22, 2018

Amen Dunes fourth album is a confrontation with the past, full of the nuance and contradiction of person in chaos struggling to do what's right, as well as some of Damon McMahon's strongest songs.

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Is Country Music's Relationship With The NRA Shifting?

Tuesday, March 20, 2018

The names of featured artists no longer appear on the website of a program linking country music — a genre not known for stepping outside its comfort zone — with the National Rifle Association.

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James Levine Sues Met Opera, Accuses It Of 'Cynically Hijacking' #MeToo

Friday, March 16, 2018

The conductor has sued New York's storied opera house after being fired earlier this week following the Met's internal investigation into allegations of sexual abusive conduct towards young artists.

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iHeartMedia Turns The Dial To Bankruptcy

Thursday, March 15, 2018

The country's largest radio broadcaster, iHeartMedia spent years trying to manage $20 billion in debt. Now, the company has reached an agreement that will cut that debt by half.

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R. Kelly's Live Tour Meets Opposition In Georgia

Thursday, August 03, 2017

The R&B icon's concert in Fulton County, Ga., is scheduled to go on despite a local effort to cancel it.

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Kanye West Sues Lloyd's Of London Over Life Of Pablo Tour Cancellations

Wednesday, August 02, 2017

The producer and rapper is hoping to be paid on an insurance claim after he canceled several shows in late 2016.

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New Bill Calling For Transparency In Music Is Surprisingly Opaque

Tuesday, August 01, 2017

"It's basically a prophylactic for copyright infringement," says one lawyer who spoke to NPR.

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Quincy Jones Wins $9.4 Million From Michael Jackson's Estate

Thursday, July 27, 2017

Jones charged the estate with "disguising" royalties and breaking the terms of his contracts with the King of Pop.

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Chelsea Wolfe Comes With Pummel In Tow On 'Vex'

Wednesday, July 26, 2017

Wolfe's intensity has only increased over time, as proven with a new song from her forthcoming album, Hiss Spun.

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Venezuelan President Repurposes 'Despacito' Ahead Of Sunday Vote

Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro repurposed the worldwide hit, which the song's creators have condemned.

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'Despacito' Quickly Becomes The Most-Streamed Song Ever

Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee's hit, with help from the remix including Justin Bieber, has generated more than 4.6 billion plays on digital services in just over six months.

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