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Ballaké Sissoko, Driss El Maloumi and Rajery are masters of three different stringed instruments from three different African cultures. Together, they are a trio called 3MA.

3 Musicians, 51 Strings: 3MA On Redefining African Musical Traditions

Ballaké Sissoko made headlines last month after his instrument was irreparably damaged in airline transit. The music that his band, 3MA, makes has a larger impact beyond just a tiff with the TSA.

L-R: President Joe Biden, first lady Jill Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff, hold a moment of silence and candelight ceremony in honor of those who lost their lives to the coronavirus outside the White House on Monday evening.

Watch: President Biden Delivers Emotional Remembrance Of 500,000 COVID-19 Victims

President Biden and Vice President Harris held a ceremony Monday night marking the grim milestone of 500,000 American deaths from COVID-19.

This image shows an 1876 engraving titled "Declaration of Independence, July 4th, 1776" made available by the Library of Congress. On that day, the Continental Congress formally endorsed the Declaration of Independence.

An NPR Tradition, Here's The Reading Of The Declaration Of Independence

Over the past 32 years, Morning Edition has broadcast a reading of the Declaration of Independence by NPR staff as a way of marking Independence Day. This year, we also offer some historical context.

In July, workers in the restaurant, food and alcohol industry took part in a nationwide protest against South Africa's liquor ban and other lockdown measures.

Why South Africa Banned Booze — And What Happened Next

The hope was that if people weren't out drinking, they wouldn't be spreading the coronavirus. There were unforeseen benefits to the ban, which ended last month — and negative impacts as well.

The cast of La Jolla Playhouse’s production of "Cambodian Rock Band," written by Lauren Yee and directed by Chay Yew. It runs through Dec 15.

'Cambodian Rock Band' Revisits A Country's Music And Political Past

La Jolla Playhouse stages Lauren Yee's play featuring Dengue Fever's music

Paul DeLorenzo is general manager at Danversport, an event venue featuring a 10,000-square-foot ballroom with a 900-person capacity. He thought 2020 was going to be their best year ever until the pandemic forced him to close. DeLorenzo is hopeful capacity limits will increase soon.

After A Year Of Mostly Cancellations, Bookings Are Back For Many Event Venues

Phones are once again ringing at event spaces that were largely closed during the pandemic. And venues are starting to navigate the new normal as people being to plan long-postponed celebrations.

Guadalajara-born Le Butcherettes just released a new EP, "Don't Bleed," though they canceled their tour through San Diego this month.

5-Plus Songs To Discover In San Diego In May

We're listening to new music from Le Butcherettes, The Midnight Pine, Le Saboteur and Maura Rosa, plus an upcoming show from The Donkeys and a staff pick from Jens Lekman.

GameStop Hearing Today: Roaring Kitty Along With CEOs To Appear Before Congress

The House Financial Services Committee is convening a noon hearing to ask questions of major players touching several facets of the GameStop and meme stock story.

Raul Gomez sells Mexican flags Tuesday before the U.S. and Mexico national teams face off in the CONCACAF Nations League finals at Mile High Stadium.

Fútbol, Flags And Fun: Getting Creative To Reach Unvaccinated Latinos In Colorado

To close the vaccination gap among Latinos in Colorado, health workers are bringing the shot to neighborhoods and soccer games, and drawing on trusted networks of friends and family.

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., speaks during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing Tuesday on President Biden's massive infrastructure and jobs plan.

West Virginia Unions Pressure Manchin To Back Biden On Infrastructure Plan

In an evenly divided Senate, the moderate Democrat is key to passing President Biden's massive infrastructure and jobs proposal. Now he's facing pressure from unions back home to support the measure.

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