The New York Times – Music:
He began performing at 4 alongside his father, the celebrated singer and guitarist Josh White, and later carved out his own career.
Category: Blues Music
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Kendrick Lamar Gets Inspired (by Drake), and 9 More New Songs
The New York Times – Music:
Hear tracks by Miranda Lambert, Illuminati Hotties, Mabe Fratti and others.
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Dick Waterman, Promoter and Photographer of the Blues, Dies at 88
The New York Times – Music:
A “crackpot eccentric Yankee” from Massachusetts, he revived the careers of long-forgotten Southern artists during the blues boom of the 1960s.
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The Best Songs Our Readers Discovered in 2023
The New York Times – Music:
Songs by Labi Siffre, Bessie Banks, the Brat and more that became invested with fresh meaning.
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12 Notable Boxed Sets From 2023
The New York Times – Music:
Whitney Houston’s gospel music, Future’s prolific mixtape run, a chunk of Joni Mitchell’s archives and a soundtrack of Brooklyn’s early discos arrived in new packages this year.
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12 Key Music Collections, From Future to the Who
The New York Times – Music:
Whitney Houston’s gospel music, Future’s prolific mixtape run, a chunk of Joni Mitchell’s archives and a soundtrack of Brooklyn’s early discos arrived in new packages this year.
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Why Nina Simone Was Always Ahead of Her Time
The New York Times – Music:
A recently unearthed live version of “Blues for Mama,” written by Simone and Abbey Lincoln in the 1960s, took on domestic abuse in a momentous way.
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Music to Listen to While Gardening
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Our garden expert shares the playlist that has helped her stay motivated while working outdoors — starting with James Brown and Al Green.