The New York Times – Film:
She aided in the rediscovery of Oscar Micheaux and others who were telling stories for Black audiences early in the last century.
Author: Neil Genzlinger
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Stephen Gould, Tenor Best Known for Tackling Wagner, Dies at 61
The New York Times – Music:
He was especially acclaimed for his performances at the Bayreuth Festival in Germany. As his voice developed, he once said, so did his view of how and why to deploy it.
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Len Chandler, an Early Fixture of the Folk Revival, Dies at 88
The New York Times – Music:
A singer who performed alongside Bob Dylan, Joan Baez and Pete Seeger, he was known for his topical songs, some of which he wrote in minutes.
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Gloria Coates, Composer Who Defied Conventions, Dies at 89
The New York Times – Music:
A Wisconsin native, she was among the most prolific female composers of symphonies, 17 in all, finding particular prominence in Europe, where she lived.
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Nicholas Hitchon, Who Aged 7 Years at a Time in ‘Up’ Films, Dies at 65
The New York Times – Film:
He was one of the original children profiled in “Seven Up!,” a 1964 British documentary, and reappeared in subsequent installments for more than a half-century.
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Clarence Avant, Quiet Force in Black Entertainment, Dies at 92
The New York Times – Music:
Behind the scenes, he furthered the careers of numerous entertainers, as well as some athletes and politicians.
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Rodriguez, Singer Whose Career Was Resurrected, Dies at 81
The New York Times – Music:
Two albums in the early 1970s went largely unnoticed in the United States, but not overseas. Then came the 2012 documentary “Searching for Sugar Man.”
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Jess Search, a Force in the Documentary Genre, Dies at 54
The New York Times – Film:
As one of the leaders of Doc Society, she supported countless filmmakers, with an emphasis on underrepresented groups and unconventional stories.
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Bo Goldman, Oscar-Winning Screenwriter, Dies at 90
The New York Times – Film:
He was a struggling writer when he won an Academy Award for “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.” He won another for “Melvin and Howard.”