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Jury finds that Ed Sheeran didn't copy Marvin Gaye classic 'Let's Get It On'

Recording artist Ed Sheeran prepares to speak to the media outside New York Federal Court after wining his copyright infringement trial on Thursday in New York. A John Minchillo/AP **hide caption

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'Fresh Air' presents: Christmas with Questlove

Questlove, shown here performing in New York City in June, won an Oscar in March for his documentary, Summer of Soul. Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Mythical Games **hide caption

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'Fresh Air' presents: Christmas with Questlove

The 50-Year-Old Classics You Should Listen To And Read Today

Marvin Gaye's 1971 album, What's Going On is regarded for its depiction of the social unrest of the time, as well as its musical beauty. Gems/Redferns/Getty Images **hide caption

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The 50-Year-Old Classics You Should Listen To And Read Today

Roséwave: 102 Songs To Soundtrack Your Summer

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What's Going On? 50 Years Ago, The Answer Was Bigger Than Marvin Gaye

On a Brooklyn street in September 1971, a sea of fists greets the caskets of several of the incarcerated men killed in the violent clash at Attica Correctional Facility that month. Charles Frattini/NY Daily News via Getty Images **hide caption

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We Insist: A Century Of Black Music Against State Violence

Lil Baby performs during a Juneteenth voter registration rally on June 19, 2020 at Murphy Park Fairgrounds in Atlanta, Ga. One week earlier, he released "The Bigger Picture," a song protesting police brutality. Paras Griffin/Getty Images **hide caption

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This Is How I Feel: A Playlist By Young Black Listeners

Music speaks truth to anger and frustration, but also provides a sense of hope and beauty. Rashida Chavis for NPR **hide caption

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Playlist: Carly Rae Jepsen's Living Room Dance Party

Carly Rae Jepsen's chill summertime playlist features Fleetwood Mac, Robyn and Rosalía. Markus & Koala/Courtesy of the artist **hide caption

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New Music Friday: Our Top 7 Albums Out On March 29

When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? from the singer Billie Eilish is on our short list of the best albums out on March 29. Courtesy of the artist **hide caption

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New Music Friday: Our Top 7 Albums Out On March 29

The Power Of Gospel Gets Explored In A New Documentary Series

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Ed Sheeran Sued For $100 Million Over Supposed Song Similarity

Ed Sheeran's song "Thinking Out Loud" is now the target of two lawsuits alleging similarities to Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get it On" that infringe on copyright. John MacDougall/AFP/Getty Images **hide caption

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Leon Ware, Songwriter Behind Several R&B Powerhouses, Dies

Songwriter, producer and singer Leon Ware at the 2016 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif. in June 2016. Ware died TKTK. Earl Gibson III/Getty Images **hide caption

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A Nod To Soul — Or Just Stealing? Ed Sheeran Faces Another Copyright Suit

Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran accepting the Grammy for Best Pop Solo Performance for "Thinking Out Loud" in February 2016. Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images **hide caption

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Northern Soul: When Britain Raved To R&B

Marvin Gaye walks ahead of his Rolls Royce in Notting Hill, London, in 1976. John Minihan/Getty Images **hide caption

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Northern Soul Radio

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'What's Going On': A New Generation Answers

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'What's Going On': A New Generation Answers

In Modern Rap, Echoes Of Marvin Gaye's Deep, Damaged Soul

Marvin Gaye (at left), pictured here circa 1964, at the age of 25. At right, the 24-year-old rapper Drake. Gaye died in 1984, two years before Drake was born. Charlie Gillett Collection (left) / Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images **hide caption

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'What's Going On': A Departure That Defined A Generation

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'What's Going On': A Departure That Defined A Generation

Marvin Gaye's 'What's Going On': Songs We Love

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Marvin Gaye's 'What's Going On': Songs We Love

Harvey Fuqua: From Doo-Wop To Disco

Harvey Fuqua was one of the major forces at Motown Records. Michael Ochs Archives **hide caption

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A Tribute to Marvin Gaye

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