The New York Times – Music:
It was the first song she ever recorded, and it played a key role in making the Brazilian sound known as bossa nova a phenomenon in the United States.
Author: Jim Farber
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Witch, the Zamrock Band, Carries On
The New York Times – Music:
The group, formed in Zambia, blended psychedelic funk with African influences. At 71, its leader, Jagari Chanda, is putting out his first LP with the band in four decades.
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At 81, Ann-Margret Is Finally Living Her Rock ’n’ Roll Dream
The New York Times – Music:
The actress and musician, who first burst out in “Bye Bye Birdie” in 1963, is releasing a new album of old rock covers featuring guests like her “Tommy” co-star Pete Townshend.
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David Crosby, Mainstay of Two Classic Rock Bands, Dies at 81
The New York Times – Music:
He was an original member of the Byrds and a founder of Crosby, Stills & Nash. But he was almost as well known for his troubled personal life as for his music.
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Jeff Beck, Guitarist With a Page in Rock History, Dies at 78
The New York Times – Music:
His playing with the Yardbirds and as leader of his own bands brought a sense of adventure to their groundbreaking recordings.
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Kim Simmonds, a Key Figure in the British Blues Movement, Dies at 75
The New York Times – Music:
His band, Savoy Brown, never had a hit single, but it showcased his skills as a guitarist and songwriter and remained active for more than 50 years.
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Christine McVie, of Fleetwood Mac, Is Dead at 79
The New York Times – Music:
As a singer, songwriter and keyboardist, she was a prolific force behind one of the most popular rock bands of the 1970s and ’80s.
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After Four Decades, the Swamp-Pop Singer Tommy McLain Rises Again
The New York Times – Music:
The 82-year-old musician never stopped performing, but “I Ran Down Every Dream,” made with a little help from Elvis Costello and Nick Lowe, is his first new album in more than 40 years.
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Olivia Newton-John, Pop Singer and ‘Grease’ Star, Dies at 73
The New York Times – Music:
She began her career as an innocent purveyor of middle-of-the-road pop but later adopted a bad-girl persona.