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Nevada Public Radio spans its music programming across two networks. Available on-air, online, and all the time. Classical 89.7 delivers timeless orchestral and classical performances, while our contemporary music programming on KNPR 88.9 features NPR's Tiny Desk Radio with intimate live sessions, World Cafe exploring global sounds and emerging artists, and Sound Opinions offering music criticism and discovery.

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Superfans and sleuths appear to have their hunches confirmed on Friday, as dozens of black cars dropped off elegantly dressed guests outside of Madison Square Garden in New York City. The wedding bash is expected to last into Saturday morning.
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    Bow Wow's transformation from child star to well-rounded entertainer serves as a blueprint for longevity. The rapper blazes through fresh takes of back-to-back hits.
  • Shaboozey represents a reclamation of country music's roots as unapologetically Black. Alongside several special guests, he plays fan favorites and debuts new songs at the Desk.
  • Fred Hammond, a leading architect of modern gospel music, gives us a catalog-spanning set and declares: "Tiny knows how to party in the Holy Ghost!"
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Sound Opinions is where people who love music can come together. Make discoveries, debate, learn about pop culture, engage, have fun and find new ways to further enrich your lives through music.