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Music News

Rock Hall Inductees Offer Two Takes On New York Attitude

Originally published on Thu April 5, 2012 10:01 pm

A new batch of performers will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame later this month. In the weeks leading up to the induction ceremonies, Morning Edition is visiting the cities that gave birth to the inductees.

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11:45am

Thu April 5, 2012
The Record

Fractured Females: Madonna And Nicki Minaj Man Up

Originally published on Tue February 26, 2013 3:24 pm

10:45am

Thu April 5, 2012
World Cafe

Latin Roots: Forty Years Of Latin Funk

Originally published on Fri April 6, 2012 9:24 am

Credit Courtesy of the artist

On this seventh segment of the Latin Roots series, Josh Norek joins World Cafe to explore the cultural roots of Latin funk — a mix of Latin grooves and Afro-American funk. Norek is the co-host and executive producer of The Latin Alternative, as well as a musician, producer and journalist who currently works for the Latin indie label Nacional Records.

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10:34am

Thu April 5, 2012
World Cafe

John K. Samson On World Cafe

Credit Jason Halstead

John K. Samson, known for his eloquent lyrics and tenure as the frontman of Canadian indie-rock band The Weakerthans, just released his first solo album. Three years in the making, Provincial arose out of Samson's stated wish to capture the feel — a "musical map" — of three locations in his native Winnipeg.

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