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NPR News: Music

Sheila Jordan: A Unique Voice At 80

This year marks the 70th anniversary of Blue Note Records, whose historic roster once included jazz heavyweights Thelonious Monk, Art Blakey and Horace Silver. Singers were a rarity, but Sheila Jordan has outlasted them all. At 80, she still loves nothing better than singing for her fans.

Pete Seeger At 90: An Appreciation

He sang for workers in the '40s, civil rights in the '50s and '60s, and against all the wars since Vietnam. When he performs tonight, with an all-star lineup at Madison Square Garden, the audience will surely sing along.

'Oh Happy Day': Pop Stars Go Gospel

Church music has indirectly influenced all of modern pop: rock 'n' roll, R&B, country and hip-hop. Now the gospel industry is reaching out: A new compilation album pairs famous rock, pop and R&B singers with great church choirs.

Music News: Source MSN

Bon Jovi to make New Orleans Jazz Fest debut

Bon Jovi, Dr. John, Kings of Leon and The O'Jays to headline Jazz Fest on Saturday

The Edge's green pitch for Malibu riles residents

The Edge's plan to build 5 eco-friendly homes in Malibu riles residents

Winehouse blocks paparazzi from her home

Singer Amy Winehouse wins injunction blocking paparazzi from her London home