The New York Times – Music:
Traveling the nation to discover little-known performers for the Arhoolie label, which he founded in 1960, he earned a nickname: El Fanático.
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Don Sebesky, Arranger Who Helped Broaden Jazz’s Audience, Dies at 85
The New York Times – Music:
He won Tonys for his orchestrations and Grammys for his compositions and arrangements. But he was best known for his genre-straddling work at CTI Records.
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When Connie Converse, the ‘Female Bob Dylan,’ Lived in N.Y.C.
The New York Times – Music:
There’s a resurgence of interest in the pioneering singer-songwriter who disappeared when she was 50.
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An AI Hit of Fake ‘Drake’ and ‘The Weeknd’ Rattles the Music World
The New York Times – Music:
A track like “Heart on My Sleeve,” which went viral before being taken down by streaming services this week, may be a novelty for now. But the legal and creative questions it raises are here to stay.
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At 150, Rachmaninoff and His Music Are ‘Here to Stay’
The New York Times – Music:
Kirill Gerstein, who has recorded a new account of the Second Piano Concerto with the Berlin Philharmonic, discusses the composer’s polarizing legacy.
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Apple’s New App Aims to Make Classical Music More Accessible
The New York Times – Music:
The company says it has a fix for the unwieldy world of classical streaming. But it’s unclear how much traction a stand-alone app can get.
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Keith Reid, Who Brought Poetry to Procol Harum, Dies at 76
The New York Times – Music:
He did not perform with the group, but his impressionistic words made it one of the leading acts of the progressive-rock era.
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The Poignant Music of Melting Ice
The New York Times – Music:
Scientists and musicians are recording the sounds of unfreezing water to document and predict the effects of climate change. Can their work help slow it, too?
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Spot, Record Producer Who Captured the Fury of 1980s Punk, Dies at 71
The New York Times – Music:
A lifelong jazz aficionado, he changed course to produce bands like Black Flag and Hüsker Dü for the influential SST label.