The New York Times – Music:
You asked, we answered your questions about the weight of following a smash single and the persistence of genre.
Category: Latin Music
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Astrud Gilberto: 6 Essential Songs
The New York Times – Music:
The Brazilian singer radiated quiet poise and subtle undercurrents.
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Juan Carlos Formell, Buoyant Heir of Cuban Musical Legacy, Dies at 59
The New York Times – Music:
The son of Juan Formell, a giant of Cuban music, he found his own voice as a singer-songwriter. He died during a performance in New York.
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Dolly Parton Goes Arena Rock, and 9 More New Songs
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Hear tracks by Jorja Smith, Rhiannon Giddens, Shakira and others.
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Chris Strachwitz, Who Dug Up the Roots of American Music, Dies at 91
The New York Times – Music:
Traveling the nation to discover little-known performers for the Arhoolie label, which he founded in 1960, he earned a nickname: El Fanático.
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Foo Fighters Begin a New Chapter, and 8 More New Songs
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Hear tracks by Muna, Nathy Peluso, Salami Rose Joe Louis and others.
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10 Tito Puente Essentials for the Mambo King’s Centennial
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A Harlem-born New York original, the percussionist, composer and bandleader helped define Latin jazz and lay the groundwork for 1970s salsa.
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Kali Uchis Is a Complicated Musician. She Plans to Stay That Way.
The New York Times – Music:
As she begins a headlining tour, the Colombian American songwriter is determined to remain “transparent” and never water down the mix of aesthetics and languages in her genre-crossing music.
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In Her New Show, Rita Indiana Confronts All Kinds of Ghosts
The New York Times – Music:
“Tu nombre verdadero” (“Your Real Name”), which debuts Friday in New York, is a spiritual multimedia performance from the 45-year-old novelist and musician.