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Netflix Loves Music Content – But Also All Other Content

From left: Caleb McLaughlin, Kai, Gaten Matarazzo and Suho, photographed in Seoul, South Korea on June 20, 2019. McLaughlin and Matarazzo star in the popular Netflix series Stranger Things; Kai and Suho are members of the K-pop group EXO. JTBC PLUS/Imazins via Getty Images hide caption

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Music Features

Netflix Loves Music Content – But Also All Other Content

Netflix seems to release so many music-related projects — but are they just another box to check on the road to eyeball monopolization?

Composer Hildur Guðnadóttir Finds The Humanity In 'Joker'

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Composer Hildur Guðnadóttir Finds The Humanity In 'Joker'

Joker is a psychological character study of a disturbed man who turns violent. To give the comic book villain human depth, composer Hildur Guðnadóttir had to dig deep and empathize with the character.

Composer Hildur Guðnadóttir Finds The Humanity In 'Joker'

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Raphael Saadiq Sends A Universal Message On 'Jimmy Lee'

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World Cafe

Raphael Saadiq Sends A Universal Message On 'Jimmy Lee'

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Named after his late brother, the accomplished musician's latest album raises awareness of substance abuse.

Raphael Saadiq On World Cafe (OLD)

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Majestic American Soprano Jessye Norman Dies At 74

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Majestic American Soprano Jessye Norman Dies At 74

The singer crafted a distinctive career that spanned decades and styles. Though a leading figure in her field, Norman's repertoire, fanbase and achievements stretched far beyond the opera house.

Majestic American Soprano Jessye Norman Dies At 74

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José José, Mexico's Prince Of Song, Dies At 71

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Obituaries

José José, Mexico's Prince Of Song, Dies At 71

In Mexico, crowds gathered for a karaoke tribute to legendary singer José José, who died Saturday in Miami. His career spanned decades and his records sold in the millions.

José José, Mexico's Prince Of Song, Dies At 71

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Nella Wants To Be A Voice Of Hope For Venezuela

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Music Interviews

Nella Wants To Be A Voice Of Hope For Venezuela

Nella's debut album, Voy, is a meditation on the land she's left behind. The work earned her a 2019 Latin Grammy nomination in the category of Best New Artist.

Nella Wants To Be A Voice Of Hope For Venezuela

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Kristin Chenoweth Is Doing It 'For The Girls'

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Kristin Chenoweth Is Doing It 'For The Girls'

On her latest album, For The Girls, Kristin Chenoweth covers classic songs originally recorded by women who inspire her and duets with Dolly Parton, Ariana Grande and more.

Kristin Chenoweth Is Doing It 'For The Girls'

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Plácido Domingo Out At Metropolitan Opera Following Sexual Misconduct Allegations

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Plácido Domingo Out At Metropolitan Opera Following Sexual Misconduct Allegations

The opera star, who has been accused by 20 women, was scheduled to perform Verdi's Macbeth starting on Wednesday night. In an email, he told Met staffers that he will never perform there again.

Plácido Domingo Out At Metropolitan Opera Following Sexual Misconduct Allegations

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'I Will Survive' Saves Marginalized People A Spot On The Dance Floor

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American Anthem

'I Will Survive' Saves Marginalized People A Spot On The Dance Floor

Recorded after a traumatic period in the singer's life, Gloria Gaynor's disco hit quickly found its true audience: LGBT communities, survivors of domestic violence and others pushed aside by society.

'I Will Survive' Saves Marginalized People A Spot On The Dance Floor

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Baltimore Symphony Orchestra And Musicians End Contentious Contract Dispute

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Deceptive Cadence

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra And Musicians End Contentious Contract Dispute

The battle between management and musicians, which reached a low point with a June lockout by management, ended Monday with the ratification of a new one-year contract.

Met Opera Chief: 20 Women's Accusations Against Plácido Domingo 'Not Corroborated'

Opera singer Plácido Domingo performs in Szeged, Hungary, on Aug. 28. In a meeting on Saturday, the Metropolitan Opera's general manager discussed why he has not suspended or investigated Domingo, who has been accused of sexual misconduct by 20 women. Attila Kisbenedek/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Met Opera Chief: 20 Women's Accusations Against Plácido Domingo 'Not Corroborated'

In a closed-door meeting with the company's chorus and orchestra, General Manager Peter Gelb argued that the Met has no reason to investigate the famed opera singer or to cancel his performances.

Met Opera Chief: 20 Women's Accusations Against Plácido Domingo 'Not Corroborated'

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10 Years After Haiti's Earthquake, 'This Music School Will Never Stop'

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10 Years After Haiti's Earthquake, 'This Music School Will Never Stop'

Nearly 10 years ago, an earthquake devastated Haiti, destroying a legendary music school. A youth choir and orchestra have been touring the US and hope to rebuild their school in Port-au-Prince.

10 Years After Haiti's Earthquake, 'This Music School Will Never Stop'

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Through Grief and Growing Pains, Kemba Creates 'Gilda'

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Music Interviews

Through Grief and Growing Pains, Kemba Creates 'Gilda'

New York rapper Kemba speaks with NPR's Audie Cornish about the themes of his debut album, Gilda, and the emotional labor that went into making it.

Through Grief and Growing Pains, Kemba Creates 'Gilda'

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