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MUSIC ARTICLES The Legend Of Linda Perhacs, 'A Most Unlikely Rock Star' A California dental hygienist who never quit her day job, Perhacs released one album in 1970 that failed to find an audience — or so she thought. Read this story

THE RECORD In Rio, A Universe Of Samba In Brazil, samba isn't just the music of Carnival. With throngs headed to the country for this summer's World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics, samba de rota has become an act of cultural resistance. Read this story

TINY DESK CONCERTS Lowland Hum: Tiny Desk Concert It's hard to convey the sound of two people in love, but Lowland Hum does that effortlessly. The married couple's music is mostly unadorned and pure, with considerable attention to detail. Watch the video

THE RECORD Gazelle Amber Valentine: 'Gender Is Not A Genre' The righteously outspoken guitarist from doom metal duo Jucifer speaks about women in hard rock, her almost-acoustic side project and her never-ending life on the road. Read this story

FAVORITE SESSIONS KCRW Presents: KINS The members of this cross-continental buzz band relish the idea of crafting a unique sound that defies categories, much like their fellow Brits in Alt-J. Watch the trio perform "Mockasin's" on KCRW. Watch the video