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LaVERN BAKER, one of America's great rhythm-and-blues singers of the 1950's, died earlier this week. She was 67. The Associated Press says the cause was heart complications. Baker, who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991. Her hits included "Tweedlee Dee," "Jim Dandy," and "I Cried a Tear." After living in the Philippines during the '70's and '80's, Baker made a comeback in the '90's when she appeared on Broadway in "Black and Blue." (REBROADCAST FROM 3/26/91).12:28:30 FORWARD PROMO (:29)12:29:00 I.D. BREAK (:59)12:

Writer MARIO PUZO. His newest novel is "The Last Don" (Random House) He is best known for "The Godfather" (1969) and this new book returns him to that genre: the inner workings of the Mafia. Besides "The Godfather," PUZO has written "The Fortunate Pilgrim," and "The Dark Arena," both novels. The two-time Academy Award winner has written several screenplays, including are all three Godfathers and Superman I and II. (REBROADCAST from 7/25/96)ARTS FEATUREMARIO PUZO continued. 12:28:30 FORWARD PROMO (:29)12:29:00 I.D. BREAK (:59)12:30:00 FUNDING CART (:10) 12:

Host Scott Simon and Daniel Pinkwater, Weekend Edition ambassador to the world of children's literature, discuss and read from two books for children, Another Perfect Day by Ross MacDonald and Yellow Umbrella by Jae-Soo Liu. Yellow Umbrella comes with a music CD composed Dong Il Sheen to play while reading the book.

We turn to the music of the church pews for this week's edition of the Here & Now DJ Sessions. Our guide to gospel is Cecilia Webb.

Rhonda LeValdo plays music from Native American artists, ranging from traditional music to rock and rap.

Linda Lester Keale hosts a show on Kauai Community Radio that showcases traditional Hawaian music.

Marion Hodges of KCRW shares a playlist including "The Schuyler Sisters" off the soundtrack for the Broadway production of "Hamilton."

Paris-based musician Clément Bindzi shares some music he's been listening to since the terrorist attacks last week.

In a special edition of DJ Sessions, music editor Lyndsey Parker remembers the wide-ranging work of David Bowie.

This week's installment includes music from Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats and Tom Misch.