2019 Latin Grammy Nominations: A Big Day for Spaniards
Spanish artists lead the list of nominees, with Alejandro Sanz and Rosalia topping the list — though urbano artists didn't make a big impression.
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Vittorio Grigolo, A Prominent Tenor, Has Been Suspended For Alleged Misconduct
The 42-year-old singer was removed from a Royal Opera tour of Japan after alleged sexual misconduct. Grigolo's suspension comes amidst a wider discussion about the subject in the opera world.
Viking's Choice: Japanese Prog-Rock, Heavy Shoegaze, Demented Dancehall
On this week's playlist, Koenjihyakkei's operatic punk-prog opus gets a vital reissue, Lacing bursts a sweet melody through cloudy shoegaze and a Swiss-Togo duo injects noise into the riddim.
She Can Make That Guitar Talk
Sister Rosetta Tharpe was a superstar of the pre-rock era, traveling the country in a customized bus and performing for tens of thousands, but never got press to match her stardom. What if she had?
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra And Musicians End Contentious Contract Dispute
The battle between management and musicians, which reached a low point with a June lockout by management, ended Monday with the ratification of a new one-year contract.
New Mix: Soccer Mommy, Chastity Belt, Leonard Cohen, (Sandy) Alex G, More
This week's All Songs Considered includes an all-new song from the late Leonard Cohen, lyrically devastating work from (Sandy) Alex G, a battle of inner demons from Chastity Belt and more.
Met Opera Chief: 20 Women's Accusations Against Plácido Domingo 'Not Corroborated'
In a closed-door meeting with the company's chorus and orchestra, General Manager Peter Gelb argued that the Met has no reason to investigate the famed opera singer or to cancel his performances.
Remembering The 'Fast And Furious' Music Of Christopher Rouse
Conductor Marin Alsop and composer Nico Muhly recall their friend and colleague who wrote deeply expressive music.
Tegan And Sara Find Pain — And Unexpected Joy — In 'High School'
Music duo Tegan and Sara revisit their teen years and their early music in a new memoir and companion album. Listening back to the songs they wrote, Sara says: "I was struck by the joy in our voices."
Texas Country Rocker Paul Cauthen Preaches The Good, The Bad And The Prickly
Faith may be a constant in the country music artist's new album, Room 41, but he's not hiding his demons. "I just try to write some lyrics that can maybe prick somebody's heart," Cauthen says.