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Poetry finally has its own Grammy category – mostly thanks to J. Ivy, nominee

To hear the broadcast version of this story, use the audio player at the top of this page. For decades, the Grammys' spoken-word awards have gone to audio books, narrated by people like Barack and Michelle Obama, Carrie Fisher, Stephen Colbert and others – "Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording" is the official title for the statue. But this year, poets will have their own: Best Spoken Word Poetry Album.
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Novel 'Let It Be Morning' is turned into a movie by Israeli filmmaker Eran Kolirin

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'Morning Edition' co-host Rachel Martin is moving to another role at NPR

After six years as a Morning Edition host, Rachel Martin is stepping away from her day-to-day presence on the show. You know, the first time that I recall our co-host, Rachel Martin, she was reporting from Baghdad, Iraq. She went there in one of the worst years of that war. But one thing I noted was her cheerful presence on the far end of the line and her passion for what she was doing. Later, Rachel returned to the United States and, after an extensive reporting career, became co-host of this program.
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Henry Louis Gates reveals celebrities' family history in 'Finding Your Roots'

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. about the forthcoming episode of Finding Your Roots which features actor Joe Manganiello discovering he is of African descent. MICHEL MARTIN, HOST:. Over the course of his many years hosting history and genealogy shows on PBS, scholar and filmmaker Henry...
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Aya Nakamura on her new album 'DNK'

AYA NAKAMURA: (Singing in French). Aya Nakamura's music gets played a lot - billions and billions of streams. This one track called "Djadja" off her 2018 album, "Nakamura," has more than 390 million plays on Spotify alone. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "DJADJA") NAKAMURA: (Singing in French). SIMON: She is one of...
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The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2023 nominees

NEW ORDER: (Singing) And I'm not the kind that likes to tell you just what I want to... (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "CAN I KICK IT?") A TRIBE CALLED QUEST: (Rapping) Can I kick it? Yes, you can. Can I kick it?. FADEL: A Tribe Called Quest is also nominated for...
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Remembering innovative fashion designer Paco Rabanne

Spanish fashion designer Paco Rabanne has died at 88 years old, according to his fashion house. He was known for his fragrances and space-age designs. Spanish fashion designer Paco Rabanne has died at 88 years old. That's according to his fashion house. As NPR's Mandalit del Barco reports, he was known for his fragrances and space-age designs.
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How 'The Last Of Us' makes an old plot line feel fresh

PEDRO PASCAL: (As Joel Miller) We don't know. GABRIEL LUNA: (As Tommy Miller) They're saying it's a virus, some kind of parasite. SUMMERS: Well, on our screens at least. You know the plotline - survivors of an earth-shattering catastrophe roam empty cities in search of food or shelter. (SOUNDBITE OF...
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Thomas Mallon on his new novel 'Up With The Sun'

DICK KALLMAN: (Singing) You, you were born to be loved. SIMON: The Dick Kallman star never quite rose. He left showbiz, sold high-ticket antiques. And then, his life took a most tragic turn. He was murdered together with Stephen Szladek, his business and life partner, in their Manhattan apartment in 1980. Thomas Mallon, who's been praised for his historical novels, including "Henry And Clara," "Watergate" and "Fellow Travelers," has a new novel that centers on that relatively unremembered life. It's called "Up With The Sun." Tom Mallon joins us now from Washington, D.C. Thanks so much for being with us.

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