Steve Cropper, Guitarist, Songwriter and Shaper of Memphis Soul Music, Dies at 84
As a member of Booker T. & the MG’s and as a […]
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Paul Williams, Songwriter for the Muppets and the Carpenters, Takes a Bow
Paul Williams is known for his ability to elicit both laughter and […]
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American Sports Are Turning Up the Volume of Afrobeats
With an eye on its international fan base, the N.B.A. has welcomed […]
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John Tesh Keeps Bouncing Ba-Ba-Ba-Ba-Ba Back
The resurgence of “Roundball Rock,” the N.B.A. theme song he composed, has […]
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‘The Interview’: Simon Cowell Is Sorry, Softer and Grieving Liam Payne
The music mogul has mellowed as he thinks about his legacy. The […]
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5 Years After His Death, John Prine Gets a Cinematic Send-Off
The singer and songwriter died in April 2020 of Covid-19, delaying proper […]
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‘You Got Gold: A Celebration of John Prine’ Review: Paying Tribute in Nashville
Lyle Lovett, Bonnie Raitt, Kacey Musgraves and other luminaries perform Prine’s songs […]
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The ‘Race Against Time’ to Save Music Legends’ Decaying Tapes
New problems are plaguing old reels, putting decades of history at risk. […]
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Udo Kier, Familiar Movie Villain and Fixture of the Offbeat, Dies at 81
A German-born actor, he appeared in more than 280 films, from Hollywood […]
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Jimmy Cliff Brought Reggae to the Masses with ‘The Harder They Come’
The 1972 film “The Harder They Come” and its accompanying soundtrack brought […]
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