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20 musicians who should get to go to space before Katy Perry

On April 14, Blue Origin plans to launch a space flight with a crew that includes the singer behind the 2010 hit "Firework." But we can think of many other artists who deserve to be among the stars.

April 10, 2025
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Photos: See all the red carpet looks from the 67th Grammy Awards

Celebrating its 67th year, the 2025 Grammy Awards are here! See some of tonight's most memorable looks.

February 03, 2025
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Best Music of 2023

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The best music of 2023

Taking a cue from NPR's Best Music of 2023 lists, members of the GPB News staff have compiled their favorite Georgia gems, Southern sounds, musical moments and international hits from the past 12 months.

December 15, 2023
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  • Music

Roséwave: 106 songs for the best summer ever!

Summer feels infinite, but also rushed in its impermanence. Roséwave bottles that infinity with a soundtrack that spans generations and genres of music.

July 19, 2023
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  • Lars Gotrich
On her new album, <em>The Age of Pleasure</em>, Janelle Monáe concocts a vision of sensuality that is open to complication but goes down easy.

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  • Music Reviews

Janelle Monáe wants you ... to enter the 'Pleasure' zone

There's almost nobody better at creating complex musical worlds, but on her new album The Age of Pleasure, Janelle Monáe's aim is to stop thinking. Or at least start thinking about feeling.

June 08, 2023
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  • Ann Powers
Janelle Monáe attends the 95th Annual Academy Awards on March 12, 2023 in Hollywood, Calif.

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  • Pop Culture

What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend listening and viewing

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: The Soundtrack Show, Reservation Dogs, Janelle Monáe and more.

May 19, 2023
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  • Wailin Wong,
  • Roxana Hadadi,
  • and 3 more
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  • Arts & Life

Stars use BET Awards stage to criticize Roe v. Wade ruling

Hosts and entertainers at the annual show recognizing Black excellence in the arts and sports criticize the recent Supreme Court decision the landmark overturning Roe v. Wade.

June 27, 2022
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In a new sci-fi book, musician Janelle Monáe expands on themes from her Grammy-nominated album <em>Dirty Computer</em> to tell stories about a community of individuals whose identities are being erased.

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  • Music Interviews

Janelle Monáe's 'Dirty Computer' comes alive in a new collection of stories

The artist builds on the Afrofuturistic world from her 2018 album in a new short story collection titled The Memory Librarian. She tells NPR about her nightmare that inspired the project.

April 18, 2022
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  • Isabella Gomez Sarmiento,
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Janelle Monáe's album "Dirty Computer" tops The Bitter Southerner's best Southern albums of 2018 list this year.

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The Bitter Southerner Podcast Host Chuck Reece Shares The Best Southern Albums Of 2018

The Bitter Southerner came out with its best Southern albums of the year list, featuring artists like Janelle Monáe, Kacey Musgraves and Lucy Dacus....

January 03, 2019
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  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Elena Rivera
New Orleans bounce queen Big Freedia is DJ Hourglass' favorite artist to play at holiday parties.

Atlanta's DJ Hourglass Shares The Perfect Songs For Holiday Parties

Jaleesa Ledbetter is an Atlanta-based DJ and member of Werc Crew , a collective of artists, producers and DJs in the city. Under the name DJ Hourglass ,...

December 21, 2018
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  • Elena Rivera
(left to right, top to bottom) Janelle Monae, Lil Baby [w/ Drake], Jason Aldean, and J.I.D

Looking Back At The Best Music Out Of Georgia In 2018

2018 is almost in the history books, which means it’s time to look back at the music and artists that moved us over the past year. Georgia, and...

December 12, 2018
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  • Leah Fleming and
  • Taylor Gantt
Lucy Dacus' second album, "Historian," tops Paste Magazine's best 50 albums of 2018 list.

Exploring Paste Magazine's Top 50 Albums Of 2018 With Editor Josh Jackson

Paste magazine recently released its list of the top 50 albums of 2018 . "On Second Thought" favorites Neko Case, Elvis Costello and Janelle Mon áe made...

November 30, 2018
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  • Elena Rivera and
  • Virginia Prescott
Spelman College alumna Tia Fuller will perform at the Atlanta Jazz Festival.

Tia Fuller Quartet Plays Atlanta Jazz Festival

If you’re looking for entertainment this weekend, several musicians will hit the stage at The Atlanta Jazz Festival. Among the artists performing is the...

May 25, 2018
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  • La'Raven Taylor

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