The New York Times – Music:
Fifty years ago, a party in the Bronx jumpstarted an essential American artform. For decades the genre has thrived by explaining the country to itself.
Category: Grammy Awards
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Tony Bennett, Champion of the Great American Songbook, Is Dead at 96
The New York Times – Music:
From his initial success as a jazzy crooner through his generation-spanning duets, his career was remarkable for both its longevity and its consistency.
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Top Grammy Categories Are Returning to 8 Nominees, From 10
The New York Times – Music:
The event is also moving two competitions into its “general” field, adding three awards, and setting a new threshold for collaborators in album of the year.
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The North to Shore Festival Comes to New Jersey
The New York Times – Music:
A new arts festival featuring local and marquee-name talent is coming to the Garden State.
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On the Origin of EGOTs
The New York Times – Music:
Many people were introduced to the idea of an EGOT — winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony — through “30 Rock.” But it’s an actor from the 1980s who deserves the credit.
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April Stevens Dies at 93; Her ‘Deep Purple’ Became a Surprise Hit
The New York Times – Music:
Her unusual version of the standard, which she recorded with her brother, Nino Tempo, reached No. 1 on the Billboard chart in 1963 and won a Grammy.
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Grammys 2023: Hip-Hop Wins, Beyoncé Wins (Sort of)
The New York Times – Music:
Does respect from music’s premier awards show still carry weight?
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How Questlove Pulled Off the Grammys’ Crowd-Pleasing Hip-Hop Tribute
The New York Times – Music:
The Roots drummer and D.J. was tapped by the Recording Academy to fit 50 years of rap history into 15 minutes. For once, the awards show gave the genre a fitting spotlight.