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How Pop Stars Turned NPR’s ‘Tiny Desk’ Into Authenticity Theater

The concerts have become an incongruous draw for pop stars with something to prove.

By Adlan Jackson

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A Food-Lovers Tour Through Emilia-Romagna

The cheese, the pasta, the restaurants with Michelin stars? On a trip to this food-rich region of Italy, a writer’s checklist overflows with delicious options.

By Sheila Yasmin Marikar and Susan Wright

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Gloria Coates, Composer Who Defied Conventions, Dies at 89

A Wisconsin native, she was among the most prolific female composers of symphonies, 17 in all, finding particular prominence in Europe, where she lived.

By Neil Genzlinger

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Steve Harwell: How Smash Mouth’s ‘All Star’ Got a Second Wind From Memes

The track, sung by Steve Harwell, took a winding path to evergreen status that illustrates how social media and fan-made content have transformed the music business.

By Ben Sisario