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The 1975 on World Cafe
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Julieta Venegas on World Cafe
In the three decades between her solo debut and this year's Fossora, Björk has turned her singular singing voice toward a more egalitarian ideal. Gabriella Trujillo for NPR hide caption
Mariah Carey performs at the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in 2014 in New York City. Patent authorities have decided she can't be the only "Queen of Christmas." Charles Sykes/Charles Sykes/Invision/AP hide caption
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Brandi Carlile on World Cafe
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Lizzy McAlpine performs a Tiny Desk concert. Bob Boilen/NPR hide caption
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Maggie Rogers on World Cafe
Cover art for Dirt Femme by the artist Tove Lo. Moni Haworth/Mtheory hide caption
"I want to see more opportunities for women who have a message, who are dark-skinned," says Jessy Wilson, whose uplifting "Keep Rising" with Angélique Kidjo closes the historical epic The Woman King. Mary Caroline Russell hide caption
How a triumphant anthem for 'The Woman King' brought Jessy Wilson back to music
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King Princess performs a Tiny Desk concert. Bob Boilen/NPR hide caption
Meghan Trainor, performing at LA Pride on June 8, 2019, in West Hollywood. Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images hide caption
Taylor Swift, photographed during the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 9, 2022. Valerie Macon/AFP via Getty Images hide caption
Rihanna in the video for "Lift Me Up." YouTube hide caption
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