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Walter ‘Wolfman’ Washington, New Orleans Musical Luminary, Dies at 79
A guitarist and singer, he was a quintessential local star, mixing blues, funk and jazz through six decades of club and festival gigs.
Tshala Muana, Congolese Singer With Danceable Messages, Dies at 64
A superstar in Africa, she sang in the language of her tribe and often addressed social concerns, insisting on women’s strength and decrying abuse.
In 2022, Latin Pop Thrived on Innovation. Again.
Bad Bunny led a takeover, not a crossover, in a year that featured standout releases from Rosalía, Rauw Alejandro, iLe, Carla Morrison and Lucrecia Dalt.
SZA Revels in Mixed Emotions on ‘SOS’
On her second album, the singer with an unpredictable and emotionally charged flow expands her sound as she ponders all her conflicting impulses.
Danny Kalb, Guitarist Who Gave Blues-Rock an Edge, Dies at 80
His 1960s band, the Blues Project, won a following with a driving, experimental approach to traditional material that was anything but purist.
Latin Grammys: Jorge Drexler, Bad Bunny and Rosalía Split the Bounty
Jorge Drexler, Bad Bunny, Rosalía, Christina Aguilera, Christian Nodal and the 95-year-old Angela Álvarez reaped wins at the 23rd annual awards.
Latin Grammys: Jorge Drexler, Bad Bunny and Rosalía Split the Bounty
Jorge Drexler, Bad Bunny, Rosalía, Christina Aguilera, Christian Nodal and the 95-year-old Angela Álvarez reaped wins at the 23rd annual awards.
‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Forges International Alliances on a Somber Soundtrack
Rihanna, Burna Boy, Snow Tha Product and Stormzy perform songs from and inspired by the second “Black Panther” movie.
‘Wakanda Forever’ Forges International Alliances on a Somber Soundtrack
Rihanna, Burna Boy, Snow Tha Product and Stormzy perform songs from and inspired by the second “Black Panther” movie.
Gal Costa, One of Brazil’s Greatest Singers, Dies at 77
Her graceful, flexible voice and ear for memorable songs sustained a five-decade career defining the sound of Brazilian pop.