The New York Times – Music:
A longtime BBC host, he traveled the world in search of artists his audience “didn’t know they wanted.” Then he took an unexpected turn into war reporting.
Author: Clay Risen
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Nedra Talley Ross, Last Surviving Member of the Ronettes, Dies at 80
The New York Times – Music:
With towering hairdos and perfect harmonies, she and her cousins Ronnie and Estelle brought a fresh edge to the girl-group sound in hits like “Be My Baby.”
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Dolores Keane, Singer Known as the ‘Soul of Ireland,’ Dies at 72
The New York Times – Music:
She sang of homesickness and longing, and often collaborated with American musicians like John Prine and Emmylou Harris.
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Bettina Köster, a Leading Voice in Berlin’s 1980s Avant-Garde, Dies at 66
The New York Times – Music:
She sang lead for influential all-female bands, including Malaria!, and toured in the U.S. and elsewhere with groups like the Birthday Party and New Order.
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Slava Tsukerman, Who Directed the Cult Classic ‘Liquid Sky,’ Dies at 86
The New York Times – Film:
A Russian-born director, he created a film about New Wave models and killer aliens in 1980s New York, helping to reshape independent filmmaking in America.
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Mary Beth Hurt, Actress Acclaimed in ‘Interiors’ and ‘Garp,’ Dies at 79
The New York Times – Film:
She elevated supporting roles in films with insight and improvisational skill, a talent she took to Broadway as well, earning Tony nominations.
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John P. Hammond, Pioneer in 1960s Blues Renaissance, Dies at 83
The New York Times – Music:
With his acclaimed interpretations of Delta Blues standards, he was a fixture on the Greenwich Village music scene for decades.