The New York Times – Music:
Mitchell, who largely vanished from the public eye after having an aneurysm nine years ago, performed “Both Sides Now.”
Category: Folk Music
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Was 1968 the Grammys’ Best Year Ever?
The New York Times – Music:
Before the 2024 awards on Sunday, revisit a ceremony where the Recording Academy got it right, honoring the Beatles, Bobbie Gentry, Aretha Franklin and more.
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Melanie, Singer Who Made a Solo Splash at Woodstock, Dies at 76
The New York Times – Music:
Just 22 when she charmed the festival crowd, she went on to enjoy success with songs like “Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)” and “Brand New Key.”
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7 Great Songs From Great 7th Albums
The New York Times – Music:
Inspired by Ariana Grande’s return, hear tracks from U2, Sleater-Kinney, Guided by Voices and more.
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Alice Parker, Composer Who Heard Music in Poetry, Dies at 98
The New York Times – Music:
A master of American choral music, she wrote arrangements of hymns, folk songs and spirituals used in concert halls and churches countrywide.
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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 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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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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Chatting About the Best Songs of 2023
The New York Times – Music:
The most impactful tracks of the year come from different genres and generations — and not all of them are traditional songs.