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In his new book, the globetrotting journalist and longtime NPR contributor collects some of his favorite reports from musicians and music communities around the world.

Instead of our usual Weird Florida stories of the year — because who needs more weird this year? — we're bringing you some of the moments of joy WLRN staffers encountered during this year.

Pride died Saturday from complications of COVID-19 in Dallas. The baritone-voiced singer was the first Black man inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Jewish cantors in Wisconsin are celebrating Hanukkah in a new way during the pandemic: They will gather virtually and broadcast a concert of holiday music for audiences across the country.

Kev Marcus and Wilner Baptiste make up the duo Black Violin. The homegrown Fort Lauderdale talents have performed on the "Today Show," been nominated for a Grammy and toured to hundreds of different schools spreading a message of hope and positivity.

Election recounts in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. Florida's largest Black-owned newspaper is thriving. And how students are making music in quarantine.

Election recounts in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. Florida's largest Black-owned newspaper is thriving. And how students are making music in quarantine.

This former motel-turned-cultural-center is launching a live music series on Nov. 13 and a film series on Nov. 19 – both celebrating African-American culture and pride.

What you should know as you head to the polls. How are high school seniors applying for college during the pandemic? And a program that's helping young people find their purpose through music.

What you should know as you head to the polls. How are high school seniors applying for college during the pandemic? And a program that's helping young people find their purpose through music.

The namesake of rock band Van Halen dazzled a generation of guitar fans with his flashy solos and trademark finger tapping.

Weinberg went from a drummer for Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band to a seat on a Delray Beach planning and zoning board in Palm Beach County. Last month, Delray Beach City Commission voted unanimously to appoint Weinberg to a two-year term, a recommendation he says was made by Commissioner Juli Casale. He filled her vacancy.