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Dolly Parton removes herself from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominations
By: Jonathan Franklin | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Country music legend Dolly Parton announced Monday she is bowing out of this year’s nominations for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. In a statement… Read More
![Eminem, Dr. Dre, Mary J. Blige and Snoop Dogg perform during the Super Bowl halftime show at SoFi Stadium on Sunday in Inglewood, Calif.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/capture-e1644875633530-900x422.jpg)
The Super Bowl’s biggest moments, beyond the touchdowns
By: Rachel Treisman | NPR
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LOS ANGELES (NPR) — The Los Angeles Rams weren’t the only big winners in Sunday’s Super Bowl against the Cincinnati Bengals. Other standouts including a halftime show by rap royalty… Read More
![Meatloaf performs on stage](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Meatloaf-Feature-900x422.png)
Meat Loaf, Grammy-winning singer famous for ‘I’d Do Anything For Love,’ dies at 74
By: Harrison Jacobs | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Meat Loaf, the Grammy-winning American singer and actor, has died at the age of 74. An official announcement was posted to his Facebook page early Friday… Read More
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An album made entirely of endangered bird sounds beat Taylor Swift on a top 50 chart
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — For most of December, Adele had the top-selling album in Australia, followed by Ed Sheeran, and then there was a collection of absolute bangers that took… Read More
![A view of a Grammy statue during a performance at the Chicago Chapter 60th Anniversary Concert at Millennium Park on Sept. 16, 2021 in Chicago.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/gettyimages-1340831882_wide-5907e6c737bd959a9f8dee1959d02aff40c31674-scaled-e1641486622230-900x422.jpg)
The Grammys are postponed and Sundance is moved online because of omicron surge
By: Mia Estrada | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — It’s official. The 64th annual Grammy Awards are postponed and the Sundance Film Festival has been moved online. A joint statement on Wednesday by the Recording… Read More
![John and Sachi Patitucci play upright bass and cello, respectively](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/in-memoriam-2021-yt-thumbnail-copy-07a7f93cbfa43164b97e74decaa858d621ace0d4-2-e1641319702530-900x422.jpg)
Watch Jazz Night in America’s tribute to the icons lost in 2021
By: Nikki Birch | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — If the last two years have taught us anything, it would have to be finding a (shaky, perhaps) balance between celebrating life while continuing to grieve…. Read More
![Robert Plant and Alison Krauss perform a Tiny Desk (home) concert.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/robertplantandalisonkrauss_tdhc_thumb-3e20e6a61f3aecf69b8c04070baf51fa4af7671a-e1639414163681-900x422.jpg)
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
By: Bob Boilen | NPR
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The Tiny Desk is working from home for the foreseeable future. Introducing NPR Music’s Tiny Desk (home) concerts, bringing you performances from across the country and the world. It’s the… Read More
![The album cover for Los Angeles-based group Wild Up's jubilant recording of his 1974 work Femenine](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/julius-eastman-4_ron-hammond-crop-847c5bcef8edced8c8654b0b6074cf7cfcd1e15e-e1638987162407-900x422.jpg)
Here are NPR’s top 10 classical albums of 2021
By: Tom Huizenga | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — The opening lines of Franz Schubert’s song “An die Musik,” his love letter to music from 1817, speaks of personal troubles, of being “caught in life’s… Read More
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Outdoor Concert Series: Under the Elms
It’s back! The outdoor concert event series, Under the Elms, resumes June 16, 23 & 30, all at 7 PM beside Memorial Auditorium on Ohio University’s campus green! Bring you… Read More
![A young man runs down the sidewalk as performers from the Stuart's Opera House's afterschool music program, School of Rock, work on a set change during their first live performance since the COVID-19 pandemic started, in Nelsonville, Ohio, on Friday, June 4, 2021. “There’s obviously problems with performing virtually and the year off was so difficult and not being able to rehearse with my bad that we created and not being able to interact with your instructors,” says Tatum L’Heureaux, one of the performers with School of Rock. “…but it was also great because everyone had a one to learn about what they like to do and learn about themselves. I definitely learned that me, specifically, that I like that do a little more acoustic, something more casual and not worrying about the little details and just going for it.”](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/060421_SchoolOfRock_423-scaled-e1623093942373-900x422.jpg)
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Help On The Way For Struggling Performing Arts Groups, Theatres
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The Columbus Museum of Art has announced it was laying off 39 employees and slashing their budget due to money lost during coronavirus. It’s the… Read More
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Country Rocker And Fiddler Charlie Daniels Dies At Age 83
By: Associated Press
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country music firebrand and fiddler Charlie Daniels, who had a hit with “Devil Went Down to Georgia,” has died at age 83. A statement from his… Read More
![Bill Withers, performing on television in London in 1972.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/gettyimages-110263256-e4507902905f016047b92d632dd802d3d454b4cb-scaled-e1585943628791-900x422.jpg)
Bill Withers, Singer-Songwriter Of ‘Ain’t No Sunshine,’ Has Died At Age 81
By: Anastasia Tsioulcas | NPR
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The soulful artist behind a number of 1970s hits died Monday of heart disease. He created all of his hits in a 14-year recording career before walking away from the music business.
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Finale Drum Circle & Music Jam at Arts West
A night of drumming & dancing, open to all levels & ages. The circle is not limited to drums. Any and all acoustic instruments are welcome. Put the worry of… Read More
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3rd Thursday Square Dance Social & Jam at Arts West
Caller Joe Burdock and band the Possum Queens will offer an evening of lively old time music. All levels welcome. No partner needed. Come dance or stop in just to… Read More
![Your brain uses the left side to make sense of lyrics and the right side for a song's melody.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/gettyimages-1090964462-d0c3dbc4ca0b9d80325dcbbf8407c2244c9bc0d2-scaled-e1582842883581-900x422.jpg)
How The Brain Teases Apart A Song’s Words And Music
By: Jon Hamilton | NPR
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Brain scans show that when people listen to songs, an area in the left hemisphere decodes speech-like sounds while one on the right processes musical information.
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Athens Noise Show / installment two
Sounds, drones, noises, notes, music and other weird stuff, with performances by Weedghost, Dinner of Swords, David Colagiovanni, Robert McClure, Noise_MF, and more. $5 suggested donation / bring some food… Read More
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1st Thursday Old Time String Jam
A beginners’ style slow string jam with a special guest “leader” each month. March’s guest is local musician, Morgan Hager. She plays fiddle, guitar and banjo and specializes in fiddle… Read More
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Third Thursday Square Dance Social & Jam at Arts West
Caller Joe Burdock and local musicians will offer an evening of lively old time music. All levels welcome. No partner needed. Come dance or stop in just to listen. Bring… Read More
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Drum & Music Jam at Arts West
A night of drumming and dancing, open to all levels and ages. The circle is not limited to drums. Any and all acoustic instruments are welcome. Put the worry of… Read More
![Greg Bikowski](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Greg-Bikowski-900x422.jpg)
Greg Bikowski returns to Little Fish
Greg is a singer/songwriter, guitarist, and bassist from Athens, Ohio. He plays, writes and sings the Blues, Americana, Rock, Jazz, Folk, and Country music.
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1st Thursday Old Time String Jam at Arts West
A beginners’ style slow string jam with a special guest leader each month. Local musicians, Hilarie and Mark Burhans will be leading the way for February’s jam. They’re knowledgeable about… Read More
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TreeWater Initiative Benefit at Arts West
An evening of music and entertainment to raise funds for the Treewater Initiative, a nonprofit started by long-time Athens resident, Jeannie Amash, dedicated to planting trees in Gaza. Hosted by… Read More
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Winter Front & Center Kids’ Open Stage at Arts West
Features a special guest musician performance and Q&A, followed by school-age children’s open stage. The winter special guest is singer/songwriter, Adam Remnant! Adam will play a few songs and field… Read More
![A forest scene with snow on the ground](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/winter-solstice-jam-image-12.2019.jpg)
Winter Solstice Drum Jam at Arts West
A night of drumming and dancing, open to all levels and ages. The circle is not limited to drums. Flow artists as well as any and all acoustic instruments are… Read More