The New York Times – Music:
Millennials who yearn for a bygone era of dancing that feels pure and more organic are bringing back the basement jam, popularized decades ago by Toronto’s Caribbean diaspora.
Category: Great Britain
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Does the U.K. Need a Sixth Indoor Ski Slope? One Town in Wales Thinks So.
The New York Times – Travel:
As traditional outdoor skiing struggles in a warming climate, indoor snow facilities are booming across the globe.
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Andy Kershaw, Radio D.J. Who Tuned Britons Into World Music, Dies at 66
The New York Times – Music:
A longtime BBC host, he traveled the world in search of artists his audience “didn’t know they wanted.” Then he took an unexpected turn into war reporting.
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Dave Mason, Songwriter Who Co-Founded Traffic, Dies at 79
The New York Times – Music:
The English singer and guitarist wrote mainstays of the classic-rock canon like “Feelin’ Alright?” and “Only You Know and I Know.” He also had a successful solo career.
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Dave Mason, Songwriter Who Co-Founded Traffic, Dies at 79
The New York Times – Music:
The English singer and guitarist wrote mainstays of the classic-rock canon like “Feelin’ Alright?” and “Only You Know and I Know.” He also had a successful solo career.
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European Airlines Face Fuel Shortages Within Weeks
The New York Times – Travel:
If tankers do not soon begin crossing the Strait of Hormuz, airlines in Europe may not have enough jet fuel to operate all of their flights.
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On ‘Ill-Advised,’ Bill Nighy Finds His Funniest Role Yet: Podcaster
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
On his podcast “Ill-Advised With Bill Nighy,” the English actor counsels listeners on etiquette and fashion. His objective is to not make anything worse.
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Mike Vernon, Who Helped Spark the British Blues Boom, Dies at 81
The New York Times – Music:
He produced albums — by John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, with Eric Clapton, and the early Fleetwood Mac — that defined 1960s blues rock. He also shepherded David Bowie’s debut disk.