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For her solo debut, Pennies in a Jar, Nikki Jean reached out to the songwriters who have inspired her most.

July 16, 2011 The singer's debut boasts an eclectic set of collaborators, including Lupe Fiasco and Bob Dylan.

All the classical news that's fit to link.

Storm winds blow through New York and a political chill settles over Russia.

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Holiday road: It's a quest for fun. And memorable tunes.

The songs that define road trips are small pleasures that take on meaning in a specific moment.

After a long negotation with the major labels, the streaming music service Spotify has launched in the U.S.

July 14, 2011 After a long negotiation with major labels, the streaming music service has launched a U.S. version.

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The Black Eyed Peas, from left to right: will.i.am, Fergie, Apl.de.ap and Taboo, onstage during Nickelodeon's 24th Annual Kids' Choice Awards in April

July 13, 2011 A look at how one of the world's most successful pop groups manages to engender so much animosity.

This is a photo tagged rave, club scene, light show and dance, circa 1990.

July 11, 2011 Rave — created by kids, for kids in the 1990s — flourished on the Internet and mirrored its rise.

Facundo Cabral at a press appearance in Costa Rica in 2007.

July 9, 2011 The folk singer and former UNESCO peace messenger was gunned down this morning.

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