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@annkpowers
"an awful critic always" -- somebody on the Internet. RT's are not endorsements.
Verrry excited to hear this!!!
Introducing 'Joni’s Jazz,' a passion project years in the making, dedicated to her greatest jazz collaborators, including Charles Mingus, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, and Jaco Pastorius. Hand-selected by Joni herself, the compilation features tracks spanning her entire…
We're putting on a huge celebration of women instrumentalists -- the women behind the hits -- Jan 22 at Lincoln Center in NYC! Come on down it's free
Desire. Emmylou and Scarlet are still out here!
If Bob Dylan announced a tour in which he’d be performing all of his studio albums live, each night a different album, which show would you’d give up an appendage for?
Finally broke down (as have many of my friends in the critic game) and took on this MW thing npr.org/2025/05/29/nx-…
Kahwit is a sweetheart and a diligent, smart, hard worker. Send him some opportunities!
Hi everyone, In exactly one week, I'll officially be a graduate of @GeorgetownSCS & receive my Master's in Journalism. That being said, I'm looking for full-time job opportunities. I have 5 years + experience in Journalism/Communications.
This doc is so good. I'm thrilled to talk to its maker!
Tomorrow (Mon) at 3:25pm + 8pm*, JANIS IAN: BREAKING SILENCE — *at 8pm's showtime, a post-screening discussion with director Varda Bar-Kar @bar_varda, moderated by NPR Music critic and correspondent @annkpowers > bit.ly/JANIS-IAN-BREA…
some of my fave humans involved here
Shout out to the @BiscuitsNBanjos Festival Carolina to 'Cowboy Carter' and back: A celebration of Black roots music finds a home in #DurhamNC #BullCityProud npr.org/2025/04/25/nx-…
idol
David Cronenberg you have to stop. You Smoke Too Tough. Your Swag Too Different. Your Bitch Is Too Bad. They’ll Kill You.
The most bohemian rocker to ever do it. A goddam poet. RIP David Thomas
Hey! Not sure why this is circulating again but I'm so proud to be on this list. I did publish a book in 2024, it seems so long ago. BUT IT'S STILL OUT THERE
Throughout 2024, these 12 biographies inspired us. @eccobooks @deystreet @fsgbooks @AAKnopf @pantheonbooks @duttonbooks @penguinpress @LiverightPub @wwnorton @marinerbooks @misterroll @sdgortonwords @HenryLouisGates @TiyaMilesTAM @KarenValby @annkpowers bookpage.com/?p=209850
This whole series is so rich, I'm delighted to be part of it
By popular demand, @DJLouieXIV is finally placing Britney Spears in the Pop Pantheon. 🌟 Tune in for five episodes of expertly-researched discussion of Britney’s career, music, and legacy with guests @dstfelix, @annkpowers, @mehpatrol, and @TroyMceady. apple.co/PopPantheon
The Tragically Hip story is so pure. May it stand forever
30 years ago today, we played @nbcsnl on March 25, 1995. The rest is history…
this was a very fun convo!!
🎧 Bonus Ep: Host Jo Reed talks with @annkpowers, critic and correspondent for @nprmusic, and editor @AlisonF_NOLA about collaborating on HOW WOMEN MADE MUSIC, AudioFile’s spring #AudiobookClubPick. @HarperAudio bit.ly/AFMpodcast
As a response to art, silence can afford opportunities. Here is an essay I wrote about that npr.org/2025/03/13/g-s…
among my people
finally got to cover the MAYHEM beat on NPR 😃 with stephen + fellow lil monster @annkpowers open.spotify.com/episode/1FnZef…
This book is a TRIP and a HALF
The Galleys are In Waiting For Britney Spears June 10
The tributes Ms. Flack deserves
ms. lauryn hill honoring roberta flack in nyc this evening at her celebration of life 💐