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Ann Powers is a preeminent voice in American music journalism, blending deep historical insight with an accessible, informed perspective. A former chief pop critic at the Los Angeles Times and a longtime NPR Music critic and correspondent, Powers helped reframe conversations around canon and culture in music through innovative projects like NPR's Turning the Tables. She is also an accomplished author, with works including Traveling: On the Path of Joni Mitchell (2024), Good Booty: Love and Sex, Black & White, Body and Soul in American Music (2017), and Tori Amos: Piece By Piece (with Tori Amos, 2005). Powers continues to shape conversations about music history, race, gender, and storytelling through lectures, book events, and thoughtful media commentary. Here’s what to know about her biography, discography highlights, and upcoming appearances.