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Elijah Jamal Balbed, winner of the 2020 DCJazzPrix.

The Pulse: DCJazzPrix is the Rare Jazz Competition Focused on Cohesion

Keanna Faircloth catches up with the winner of the 2020 DCJazzPrix, Elijah Jamal Balbed, as well as this year's finalists: Giveton Gelin, Camilla George and Dayramir Gonzalez.

Police are looking at a scene and items are seen on the ground near a Metrobus outside the Pentagon Metro area, Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021 at the Pentagon in Washington. A police officer died, a law enforcement official told NPR but Pentagon Police have not confirmed the death.

An Officer Is Killed In An Attack Outside The Pentagon, Officials Say

Authorities have released few details about the incident, including the identity of the officer. The AP reports a suspect was shot by law enforcement and died at the scene.

DAP The Contract, 'Love The World'

This #NowPlaying discovery of DAP The Contract comes to us from this year's Tiny Desk Contest.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced plans to meet on Sunday with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.

2 U.S. Cabinet officials will meet with Zelenskyy in Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to meet with Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Sunday. The State Department declined to comment to NPR.

High Court Throws Out Vermont Campaign Limits

A divided Supreme Court rules that Vermont's state statute limiting campaign spending and fundraising constitutes a restraint of free speech, in violation of the First Amendment.

Traditions Old and New: 'Jazz Piano Christmas'

Legendary pianists mix with promising newcomers at the Jazz Piano Christmas, recorded live at the Kennedy Center. The 16th edition of the annual concert features Hilton Ruiz, Marcia Ball and others playing jazzy renditions of holiday classics.

Son Volt Is Back: 'Okemah and the Melody of Riot'

Roots-rock legends Son Volt are back with their first release in seven years. Okemah and the Melody of Riot features some of the finest songs of frontman Jay Farrar's career, bringing to mind some of the greatest recorded moments of Neil Young & Crazy Horse.

Madonna Indulges with 'Hard Candy'

Madonna's new single, "4 Minutes," is an airtight, spit-polished production loaded with current stars, designed to send the message that Madonna still matters. Music critic Tom Moon reviews the pop icon's latest album, Hard Candy.

Black Kids and Does It Offend You, Yeah? in Concert

Two curiously named recipients of fervent online buzz converge on a single stage Friday: Black Kids and Does It Offend You, Yeah? perform at WXPN and World Café Live.

Raul Malo first made his mark in the early '90s as the leader of the country hybrid group The Mavericks.

Raul Malo Turns Out 'Lucky One'

Host Liane Hansen talks to Raul Malo, the Grammy-winning performer and former leader of the country-rock band The Mavericks. He performs a few songs from his new album, Lucky One.

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