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Marc-Andre Hamelin, Waltzing Away 'Irritation'

Published April 28, 2006 at 9:00 AM EDT

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With 'Spark the Flame,' a hip-hop group aims to inspire the next generation of teachers

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Madison McFerrin, daughter of renowned musician Bobby McFerrin, describes her new album Scorpio and the power of finding her own voice and sound.
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The movement of moths inspires a new music project by composer Ellie Wilson. She used data shared by ecologists to create a piece where the insects take center stage.
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On America's 249th birthday, we look at the different definitions of America by revisiting NPR's American Anthem series.
How Louis Armstrong became the first Black pop star

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Author Ricky Riccardi says Armstrong's innovations as a trumpeter and vocalist helped set the soundtrack of the 20th century. His book is Stomp Off, Let's Go. Originally broadcast Jan. 30, 2025.