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The 50 Best Albums of 2024 So Far
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The 50 Best Albums of 2024 So Far

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 / 27 June 2024

The 50 best albums of 2024 offer sublime music as major artists return with new work and brilliant new sounds bubble up from the underground and worldwide.

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Arooj Aftab Unleashes Moody, Nocturnal Bliss on ‘Night Reign’
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Arooj Aftab Unleashes Moody, Nocturnal Bliss on ‘Night Reign’

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 / 13 June 2024

Arooj Aftab’s Night Reign is filled with dark, mysterious corners and an intoxicating blend of jazz and her Pakistani roots with stunning results.

Newport Folk Festival: Joy in the Familiar and the Unexpected
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Newport Folk Festival: Joy in the Familiar and the Unexpected

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 / 4 August 2022

The 2022 Newport Folk Festival was one for the books. Appearances from two legendary American musicians (Paul Simon and Joni Mitchell) left people weeping in joy.