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Ryuichi Sakamoto, a godfather of electronic pop, has died
WASHINGTON (NPR) – Ryuichi Sakamoto, a trailblazing composer and producer who was one of the first musicians to incorporate electronic production into popular songcraft, has died at the age of… Read More
Trailblazing feminist author, critic and activist bell hooks has died at 69
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — The prolific and trailblazing author, poet, feminist, cultural critic and professor bell hooks died Wednesday at age 69. Her death was first announced by her niece,… Read More
Plácido Domingo Out At Met Opera Following Sexual Misconduct Allegations
The opera star, who has been accused by 20 women, was scheduled to perform Verdi’s Macbeth starting on Wednesday night. In an email, he told Met staffers that he will never perform there again.
Jay-Z’s Made In America Fest Will Remain On Philadelphia’s Streets
After contentious back-and-forthing in the press, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney and the organizers of the music festival founded by Jay-Z say that the event will remain in its original location.