The New York Times – Music:
A conversation about “A Complete Unknown” and the power of celebrity.
Category: Folk Music
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Satirical Singer Kinky Friedman’s Posthumous Surprise: A Sincere Album
The New York Times – Music:
On “Poet of Motel 6,” due March 21, the country musician known for shocking audiences grapples with death and his own legacy.
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Josh White Jr., Who Built on His Father’s Folk Legacy, Dies at 84
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He began performing at 4 alongside his father, the celebrated singer and guitarist Josh White, and later carved out his own career.
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Daniel Kramer, Who Photographed Bob Dylan’s Rise, Dies at 91
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For 366 days, he captured intimate images of the singer-songwriter as he changed the look and sound of the 1960s.
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Alex Hassilev, the Last of the Original Limeliters, Dies at 91
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The trio’s witty, urbane arrangements made it one of the top acts of the early-1960s folk music revival. His gift for languages helped.
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Jessica Pratt’s Timeless Folk Music Is Evolving. Slowly.
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The singer and songwriter has a delicate, vintage aesthetic that matches her cautious approach to her work. Her fourth album, “Here in the Pitch,” is out Friday.
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7 Songs That Reference Tortured Poets
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Taylor Swift said she channeled them; Patti Smith, Lana Del Rey, the Smiths and others cited them.
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Beyond Beyoncé: Black Women of Country, Past and Present
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Listen to songs from Rhiannon Giddens, Rissi Palmer, Linda Martell and more.
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10 Essential Joni Mitchell Songs
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Celebrate the artist’s return to Spotify with tracks from last summer’s “Joni Jam.”