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Courtesy/Sarah Parker Sarah Parker performed a song at a local wedding using a ukulele. At the event, the owner of West Main Pizza asked her to perform at his restaurant, which has grown into her ...

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Every Friday, pop critics for The New York Times weigh in on the week’s most notable new tracks. Listen to the Playlist on ...

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