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Each culture that celebrates the Lunar New Year has traditions passed down from generation to generation that are thought to bring good luck. NPR readers share theirs.

Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: James Acaster's comedy special, the '90s show Legends of the Hidden Temple, and SZA's album Lana.

In his album Amours Interdites (Forbidden Love) French pianist David Kadouch explores music by gay composers who concealed their sexuality in societies that wouldn't otherwise accept them.

A New Spin on the String Quartet ATLYS Quartet Music from movies and modern-romantic composers performed by the unique ATLYS String Quartet. ATLYS is a mold-breaking and genre-defying string quartet lauded for their passionate and dynamic performances and signature sound. Equipped with the power of stringed instruments, ATLYS is both an ambassador for Shar Music as well as Swiss audio tech company, Schertler, whose microphones allow ATLYS to harness the dynamism of the 21st century. Curating programs that are both diverse and intriguing, ATLYS has graced stages such as Red Rocks and the Gorge with over 1000 performances under their belt. And with over 13 million streams on Spotify, they have inspired listeners across the globe. ATLYS has revolutionized their paradigm, perfecting the art of remote recording, launching a YouTube channel, and publishing their unique arrangements. Crossing borders with incessant passion, ATLYS is always searching for new spaces, and distinctive methods to captivate and inspire an ever-growing audience, live and virtual. Visit: https://artcenter.org/event/intimate-classic-series-atlys-string-quartet/ ATLYS on Instagram and Facebook

For this episode, we focus on the contributions from North County, which have significantly impacted the realm of San Diego rap. We have the privilege of getting insights from Frank Z and Kevin ‘The Blade’ Gordon as they recount their experiences in the '00s. Plus, Blame One closes the show with a Sean Price story and track.

Rising waters flooded Native Poppy on Mission Gorge Road on Jan. 22, 2024, just weeks before Valentine's Day. We checked to see how the business is doing a year later.

Prince Harry has agreed to settle his lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch's British tabloids. The deal ends a years' long battle to hold the newspapers accountable for invasions of privacy.

Rupert Murdoch's team made the offer to resolve the hacking suits from Prince Harry and a British lawmaker as a trial was to begin. A settlement could help Washington Post CEO Will Lewis.

HeatleyBros x Mikey’s Imaginary Friends Release New Alternative/Indie Pop Album and will perform on 11/16 at Mikey Kettinger Art Studio San Diego/Los Angeles, CA - HeatleyBros and Mikey’s Imaginary Friends independently released a collaborative album entitled ‘What This Art Is About’ on November 1st, 2024. The Game Music of Brett Heatley, aka HeatleyBros of Los Angeles, has been a staple of the internet for over a decade. HeatleyBros crystalized the nostalgic retro game sound and his music has been heard in millions of videos totaling many billions of views. His catalog has been used in countless games, with three times charting #1 on the IOS App Store and Apple Arcade, most notably in his ongoing work for the handheld phenomenon “Retro Bowl.” HeatleyBros’ desire to continuously push the boundaries of possibility has led him to his first major collaboration with longtime friend Mikey Kettinger of Mikey’s Imaginary Friends of San Diego. Mikey’s Imaginary Friends an alternative/indie project that began in Florida in 2006. It has been featured around the USA on radio, television, films and performances that combine experiential art with music performance. Their new album ‘What This Art Is About’ is a bold take on Indie Pop and Alternative, built from exceptional songwriting of Mikey paired with the world-building imagination of HeatleyBros. Their complementary combination of skills unite in a truly original sonic experience, challenging the listener to follow their heart, make art, and build community. Early versions of their collaborative songs and its first music video for ‘Little Less Hard’ have already been heard and viewed tens of thousands of times. “Mikey has always walked his talk. When he speaks on something, he means it. He proves it to you again and again that he means it. The (music) he made inspired me to make music. That’s why it’s such an honor to team up with him on this album, to amplify his message. He’s the right messenger. This last year was the hardest year for me personally, but the music and messages we created in this album helped me get through it, and I believe they can help everyone” -Brett Heatley Coincidentally, Heatley and Kettinger were basketball and football teammates in high school, and classmates at Florida State University. Now they are both pursuing their dreams of living a creative existence in California. They will perform new music at Mikey Kettinger Art Studio on Saturday, 11/16, at 7:30 p.m. The show is free and open to all ages. ‘What This Art Is About’ by HeatleyBros x Mikey’s Imaginary Friends is available for streaming now on Apple Music and Spotify. All songs were written by Mikey Kettinger and produced and arranged by Brett Heatley Similar Artists: Postal Service, Gorillaz, Jesus and Mary Chain, Beck, Radiohead Visit: Encinitas Art Night @ Mikey Kettinger Art Studio: Art + Live Music by HeatleyBros x Mikey's Imaginary Friends Mikey Kettinger on Instagram and Facebook

A trial begins Tuesday over complaints filed by Prince Harry and a senior British lawmaker against Rupert Murdoch's tabloid newspapers. The trial carries high stakes on both sides of the Atlantic.