The New York Times – Music:
Wu Han and David Finckel take a conservative course navigating passionate feelings about the future of classical music.
Category: Music
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How the Mosh Pit and ‘Raging’ Came to Hip-Hop
The New York Times – Music:
The tragedy at Travis Scott’s Astroworld turned attention to how rap festival performances are increasingly oriented toward the rowdy.
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How a 55-Year-Old California Teacher Became a Bollywood Actor
The New York Times – Music:
Richard Klein left behind his life as a Hebrew day school teacher in California and became an actor in Mumbai, often playing a “mean British officer.”
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Ed Sheeran, Streaming Star, Is No. 1 With Help From Album Sales
The New York Times – Music:
Sheeran’s “=” (pronounced “equals”), opens at the top of the Billboard 200 with modest streaming numbers for a star of his magnitude.
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Before the Astroworld Tragedy, Travis Scott’s ‘Raging’ Made Him a Star
The New York Times – Music:
The multiplatinum rapper earned a reputation for concerts that teetered on the edge of mayhem. Then eight people died during his performance in Houston on Friday.
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How an Artist Listens to the Voices in His Head
The New York Times – Music:
Josh Ritter talks about how his novel “The Great Glorious Goddamn of It All” changed as he wrote it and the importance of creative work that doesn’t eat up its creator.
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Northern Ireland’s Health Minister Is Suing Van Morrison Over Covid Criticism
The New York Times – Music:
The Belfast-born singer-songwriter has embraced conspiracy theories and criticized restrictions to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Last year, he released a single called “No More Lockdown.”
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Houston Officials Worried About Crowd Control Before Travis Scott Took the Stage
The New York Times – Music:
On the day of the show, the Houston police chief said that he visited Mr. Scott in his trailer and shared his concerns about the crowd.