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The veteran rock star speaks with Morning Edition about his new memoir, 'Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story' — and in particular, his deep-rooted spirituality. https://t.co/2AS4EjNEsA

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On @npratc, author Traci Todd and illustrator Christian Robinson talk about their new children's book, 'NINA: A Story of Nina Simone,' and adapting a complicated figure's story for kids. https://t.co/T5XJBeamue

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Joan Shelley's music feels especially suited to anxious times: let her provide the soundtrack to your next reentry into the cold, hard world with "The Spur." #NowPlaying: https://n.pr/3DJ0hjr

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#NowPlaying: "My World" by Asiahn is a daring and brave invitation to a real, grown-up love, delivered in a gilded envelope with a wax seal. It's full-bodied scotch – painted toes in a jacuzzi – under an inky sky bleached by comets. https://n.pr/3FK38sm

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NPR's @jmsummers talks with Danyel Smith (@danamo), author of the book 'Shine Bright: A Very Personal History of Black Women In Pop' and host of the podcast Black Girl Songbook, about the new Beyoncé album, 'Renaissance.' https://t.co/kHxHbaXtBC

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H.E.R.'s (@HERMusicx) recent Oscar nomination for "Fight for You" comes on the heels of her Super Bowl performance and Song of the Year Grammy win for "I Can't Breathe." Hear @elizblair's interview with H.E.R. on @npratc: https://t.co/xN1OXxzULn

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Around the time this story originally aired in 2000, Loretta Lynn was celebrating her 65th birthday. In 1970, Lynn released "Coal Miner's Daughter," which tells the story of her life. https://t.co/YeUGZ3tVw0

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Dave Grohl's new memoir is called 'The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music.' In his Fresh Air interview, he recounts key moments in his musical journey with Terry Gross. https://t.co/toih6zWI8g

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Tayari Jones, author of 'An American Marriage,' has the ability to illuminate the importance of the smallest things. Jones discusses crafting stories in words and music on the latest installment of Amplify with Lara Downes: https://t.co/QOHGj5VsfD

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Since her 1992 SNL performance, Sinéad O'Connor's struggles have often played out in the public eye. But with her memoir Rememberings, she's hoping to show there is a lot more to the artist "behind the music." https://t.co/Ow9hrXkYtT