The New York Times – Music:
A reissue chronicles the Joe’s Pub performances of Allen Toussaint, who wrote “Lady Marmalade” and “Working in the Coal Mine,” after Hurricane Katrina forced him out of New Orleans.
Author: Steve Knopper
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Billie Eilish and James Cameron on ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour’
The New York Times – Music:
The musician and director teamed up to bring Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour — with poignant moments onstage and off — to theaters.
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Fact-Checking ‘Michael’: What the Biopic Gets Right and Wrong About Michael Jackson
The New York Times – Music:
Here’s how the new biopic about the pop star handles everything from major moments like the “Beat It” video to details like a pet giraffe.
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BTS Is Back With ‘Arirang,’ but the K-Pop Landscape Has Changed
The New York Times – Music:
The superstar boy band returns after a four-year hiatus on Friday. The genre it helped turn into a global juggernaut has endured some shifts, and minted new stars.
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The Secret History of Rock’s Wildest Stage Prop: P-Funk’s Mothership
The New York Times – Music:
A half-century ago, George Clinton debuted a $500,000 spaceship that turned his live concerts into intergalactic journeys. Here’s how it went down.
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The Secret History of Rock’s Wildest Stage Prop: P-Funk’s Mothership
The New York Times – Music:
A half-century ago, George Clinton debuted a $500,000 spaceship that turned his live concerts into intergalactic journeys. Here’s how it went down.
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Distracted at the Tea Ceremony
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
It’s not easy to find serenity when memories come flooding in.
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Kool & the Gang Get the Dance Floor Moving. Have They Gotten Their Due?
The New York Times – Music:
The group’s funk, disco and pop songs have been sampled over 1,800 times, but haven’t collected the same accolades as many contemporaries. A new boxed set takes a look back.