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Molly Miller shows six licks that put the power of modes to work in blues and jazz

Molly Miller has become a force over the past several years, not least for the vibrant lead lines and rhythmic grooves that ...

T-Bone Walker’s Gibson ES-5N helped give rise to electric blues – and it’s been listed for $2 million

T-Bone Walker’s iconic 1949 Gibson ES-5N has been listed on Reverb for a whopping $2 million. The Texas-born guitarist helped pioneer the electric blues during the 1940s, ’50s, and ’60s, inspiring ...
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Feb. 25 in Music History: Stevie Wonder awarded the Gershwin Prize

Van Halen's 'Jump' hit No. 1; Buddy Holly had his first hit; Stevie Wonder was honored by President Barack Obama; the youngest Beatle was born; and Frank Sinatra performed his final concert, Today in ...
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November 24, 2025 • Our annual reading guide returns with 380+ new titles handpicked by NPR staff and trusted critics. Find 13 years of recommendations all in one place — that's more than 4,000 great ...