Isabella Gomez Sarmiento
Stories
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An anxious musician reaches out to the Kennedy Center's interim director
Since President Trump took over leadership of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts earlier this year, some artists are trying to figure out how to proceed. One musician was feeling anxious about the new direction of the Kennedy Center, so she emailed the interim director, Richard Grenell. He responded.
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Remembering Malian guitarist and singer Amadou Bagayoko
Guitarist and singer Amadou Bagayoko of the Malian duo Amadou & Mariam has died at 70. Known as the Blind Couple from Mali, Bagayoko and his wife lifted their country's music across the world.
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The movies we love, then and now
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with movie critic Bob Mondello and culture reporter Isabella Gomez Sarmiento about movies they've loved over the years, from childhood into adulthood.
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Buena Vista Social Club sold millions of records; now their story is on Broadway
The Buena Vista Social Club were artists who'd been all but lost to the world after the Cuban Revolution -- until they united for a 1997 album. Now, their unlikely story takes a new stage: Broadway.
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Why would a musician join OnlyFans? Because making a living is only getting harder
In a volatile music industry, some musicians are gravitating towards OnlyFans, a social media platform that has garnered a reputation for hosting sexual content.
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Trump signs order to 'restore' American history with Smithsonian Institution overhaul
President Trump signed an executive order last week aimed at "restoring truth and sanity to American history" through an overhaul of the Smithsonian Institution and historical sites around the U.S.
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Why Joni Mitchell covers are taking off on TikTok
Actor Amanda Seyfried played a cover of Joni Mitchell's "California" on The Tonight Show. The clip has gone viral, and a new generation of Joni fans are taking to TikTok to show off.
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Dolly Parton honors late husband with new song, 'If You Hadn't Been There'
Dolly Parton's late husband, Carl Dean, died this week. He inspired some of her biggest songs, including a new one. "If You Hadn't Been There" is Parton's ode to Dean and their six decades together.
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Your favorite movie might be a red flag. Here's why
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FireAid concerts raise estimated $100 million for LA wildfire relief
More than 30 artists, including Olivia Rodrigo, Rod Stewart, Dr. Dre and Joni Mitchell, performed at the benefit concert on Jan. 30.
