The New York Times – Music:
The Netherlands and Slovenia also said they would not take part in next year’s contest, meant to be its celebratory 70th edition.
Author: Alex Marshall
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Jimmy Cliff, Reggae Icon, Dies at 81
The New York Times – Music:
The Grammy Award-winning singer died of pneumonia, his wife said. His 1972 starring role in “The Harder They Come” helped bring reggae to a wider audience.
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Kneecap Rapper’s Terrorism Charge Is Dismissed by U.K. Court
The New York Times – Music:
A rapper in the popular Irish-language group was charged over displaying a Hezbollah flag onstage.
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Eurovision Members to Vote on Whether to Exclude Israel
The New York Times – Music:
The event’s organizer has called an extraordinary general meeting for November, with countries like Spain and Ireland saying they will not take part in the contest if Israel does.
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A Benefit for the Palestinian Cause Filled an Arena. Are More Coming?
The New York Times – Music:
Onstage campaigning for an end to the war in Gaza is now common in the British music scene, and pro-Palestinian benefit shows can sell out huge venues.
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Anna Netrebko Returns to London, Sharing the Spotlight With Protests
The New York Times – Music:
Demonstrators outside the Royal Opera House protested the Russian soprano’s return to the London stage in a new production of “Tosca.”
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Sting Is Sued by His Former Bandmates in the Police
The New York Times – Music:
The band’s drummer and guitarist say the singer has underpaid them for the “digital exploitation” of songs like “Every Breath You Take.” Sting’s lawyers call the claim “illegitimate.”
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What Is Swedish Culture? IKEA? Yes. Abba? Not This Time.
The New York Times – Music:
A government initiative to create a Swedish “cultural canon” concerned many in the country’s cultural world. The final list has sparked debate over the choices.
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In ‘Festen,’ a Nightmare Birthday Becomes an Opera
The New York Times – Music:
The composer who put Anna Nicole Smith’s life onstage has a new piece: an adaptation of a cult movie about child abuse.