The New York Times – Music:
Pedro Barrientos, 74, is accused of killing the popular Chilean singer in 1973. In a civil case, Mr. Barrientos was accused of bragging about shooting Mr. Jara twice in the head.
Category: Folk Music
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‘Joan Baez I Am a Noise’ Review: Fountain of Nostalgia
The New York Times – Music:
A new documentary about the folk singer and activist Joan Baez contains a gold mine of archival materials.
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Maren Morris Revels in a Fresh Start, and 10 More New Songs
The New York Times – Music:
Hear tracks by Cat Power, Chris Stapleton, Loraine James and others.
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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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35 Pop and Jazz Albums, Shows and Festivals Coming This Fall
The New York Times – Music:
Buzzy debuts (Chappell Roan, Evian Christ) and anticipated follow-ups (Jorja Smith, yeule) are due this season.
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A Summer of Live Music, From Stadiums to Clubs
The New York Times – Music:
Hear songs from Beyoncé, Alvvays, Mdou Moctar and more.
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Bob Jones, Behind-the-Stage Force at Newport Festivals, Dies at 86
The New York Times – Music:
For decades he helped shape Rhode Island’s venerable folk and jazz events, presenting stars and unknowns alike. One colleague called him a “test pilot of jazz.”
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‘Fast Car’ and 5 More Cross-Generational Covers
The New York Times – Music:
With Luke Combs’s version of Tracy Chapman’s hit at No. 2 on the Hot 100, revisit the origins of Björk, the Clash and Nirvana songs.
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Roger Sprung, Banjo Virtuoso of N.Y.C. Folk Scene, Dies at 92
The New York Times – Music:
The “godfather” of progressive bluegrass, he grew up in New York, honed his skills in the mountains and flourished in Greenwich Village in the ’60s.