The New York Times – Music:
Hear tracks by Dua Lipa, Water From Your Eyes, Ichiko Aoba and others.
Category: Rap and Hip-Hop
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Fans Remember Tina Turner as a Resilient Trailblazer
The New York Times – Music:
Many said her music and her life story were inspirations as she overcame abuse during her marriage to Ike Turner and emerged as a star on her own.
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Blur Surprises With a Reflection on Fame, and 9 More New Songs
The New York Times – Music:
Hear tracks by Bad Bunny, Sparks, Anohni and the Johnsons and others.
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‘The Blog Era’ Podcast Resurrects Rap Media History
The New York Times – Music:
The new podcast from the brothers Eric and Jeff Rosenthal explores what made hip-hop blogs matter — and why they faded away.
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Killer Mike, Atlanta’s Rap Journeyman, Is at the Peak of His Powers
The New York Times – Music:
More than 20 years into an idiosyncratic career, the musician and activist is finally opening up for real on “Michael,” his first solo album in more than a decade.
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Hip-Hop’s Next Takeover: Bisa Butler’s Quilts
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Bisa Butler’s new show translates both photographs of Black figures and hip-hop lyrics into intricate textile art.
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Listen to the Mother of All Playlists
The New York Times – Music:
Hear songs by Brandi Carlile, 2Pac, Merle Haggard and more for Mother’s Day.
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From Rap Star to Engineer to Young Mayor Demolishing Swaths of Kathmandu
The New York Times – Music:
A music idol in his early 20s and then an engineer, Balen, 33, next won an upset victory as mayor of Nepal’s capital, inspiring a wave of young politicians. Now, he’s tearing down parts of the city.