The New York Times – Music:
On his debut album, the Brooklyn rapper hopes to smooth a path forward for the city’s ascendant hip-hop scene, even as it draws criticism amid a rise in gun violence.
Category: Music
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Joseph Kalichstein, Pianist of Subtlety and Refinement, Dies at 76
The New York Times – Music:
An acclaimed exponent of Schumann, Brahms and Mendelssohn, he was best known for his work as a member of the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio.
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‘The Wanderer’ Review: A Dion Musical Hits All the Familiar Notes
The New York Times – Music:
A new production about the 1960s doo-wop idol follows the usual rise-and-fall formula. Still, the songs are wonderful, as is the angel-voiced ensemble.
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Mira Calix, Iconoclastic Composer and Artist, Dies at 52
The New York Times – Music:
Her work spanned albums, public art installations, music for Shakespeare plays and touring with Radiohead.
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Can a Brazilian Pop Star Crack the U.S. Market? Anitta Says Yes.
The New York Times – Music:
In the past decade, the singer has earned fame and the respect of some of Brazil’s most lauded musical elders. Now she’s taking aim at new audiences but hoping to hold on to her roots.
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‘A-ha: The Movie’ Review: The Creative Purgatory of the ‘Take on Me’ Trio
The New York Times – Music:
The documentary about the Norwegian synth-pop band plays like a slavish yet intermittently lucid Wikipedia entry.
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‘¡Viva Maestro!’ Review: A Documentary in Need of a Conductor
The New York Times – Music:
A wunderkind conductor attempts to keep young Venezuelan musicians working despite political strife at home in this film from Ted Braun.
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The Politics of Rihanna’s Pregnancy Style
The New York Times – Music:
When the right to control your own body and the right to dress how you like intersect.