The Enduring Afterglow Of Ravi Shankar's Life In Music
Ravi Shankar took Indian classical music to world stages and introduced the sitar to Western audiences. His influence can still be felt today, 100 years after his birth.
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Hal Willner, 'SNL' Staple And Acclaimed Music Producer, Has Died
The multi-faceted and musically voracious producer died one day after his 64th birthday, which was Monday, at home in New York City. He had symptoms consistent with those caused by COVID-19.
Andrea Bocelli To Perform In An Empty Duomo Cathedral On Easter Sunday
The Italian star will sing songs like "Ave Maria" live from the empty halls of one the world's most famous churches.
Remembering New Orleans Bounce DJ Black N Mild
DJ Black N Mild brought New Orleans bounce music to the radio. He is one of the hundreds of New Orleans residents who have died from the coronavirus.
Case Against Universal Music Over Warehouse Fire Dismissed
The suit, prompted by an investigation from the Times last year, had been whittled down to just one plaintiff.
Caroline Rose On 'Superstar', A Concept Album Recorded While She Gained Fame
In the aftermath of her previous album Loner's success, Caroline Rose's new record is a concept album about a person who wants to be famous.
Lisa Mezzacappa's 'Cosmicomics' Riffs On Italo Calvino's Scientific Surrealism
Mezzacappa's new sextet was inspired by stories from the late Italian writer. Cosmicomics is alive with slippery music, light-touch humor and sounds that curve through time and space.
9th Wonder Breaks Down His Beats For Kendrick Lamar's "Duckworth."
Watch hip-hop producer 9th Wonder break down the three beats he composed that all went into a single song from Kendrick Lamar's Pulitzer-winning album, "DAMN."
Kendrick Lamar Thinks Like A Jazz Musician
The rapper behind the Pulitzer Prize-winning album DAMN. helps hip-hop evolve by tapping into the restless spirit of jazz, a trait on display in the shifting song "DUCKWORTH.," produced by 9th Wonder.
Press Pause And Hit Play: The Best New Songs You've Missed During Quarantine
A steady stream of great tunes have popped up on streaming services while coronavirus news has dominated headlines. Here's what you've missed.