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Mark Twain was more than one of America's literary legends. According Hank Risan he was also a passionate guitarist and singer, playing gospel, blues, love songs and political satire. Risan believes that the guitar was built by the legendary guitar maker C.F. Martin.

President Bush marks the first anniversary of the start of the U.S.-led war in Iraq. In a White House address, President Bush says that every country has a duty to "fight and destroy" the threat of terrorism. Hear NPR's Bob Edwards and NPR's Don Gonyea.

Beauty and tragedy coexist within the Brooklyn rapper's heartbreaking portrait of his uncle.

"Til the Blue" reminds Mark's fiancee that family and friends ease the pain and grief of death.

Watch a conversation between Mark and NPR's Jerusalem Truth about the making of Three Dimensions Deep, live from NPR Music's 15th anniversary celebration at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C.

Vibraphonist Mark Sherman's latest release is Gary Walker's latest New Day New Play feature

Devo is back. Mark Mothersbaugh, lead singer of the seminal '80s New Wave band, talks about the group's new album and tour. He's also been busy with soundtracks for movies like Happy Gilmore, The Royal Tenenbaums and The Life Aquatic.

NYC Marks Progress With Coronavirus

Ashoura, the holiest day on the Shiite Muslim calendar, is marred by violence aimed at Shiites marking the holiday. Tens of thousands march in a traditional procession to Karbala despite attacks that left at least 11 more dead. Suicide bombings took 35 lives in Iraq on Friday.