Abdul Wadud, expressive cellist who blazed a trail in improvised music, dies at 75
Although much of his work was as a sideman, Wadud was one of the most important jazz musicians of the 1970s, '80s and '90s.
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Taylor Swift says she never listened to 3LW before writing 'Shake It Off'
Taylor Swift says she had never heard of the group 3LW or their 2001 song "Playas Gon' Play" before a lawsuit was filed against her accusing her of stealing lyrics.
Songwriter Lamont Dozier who co-wrote hits for the Supremes and Four Tops has died
Dozier died at 81. As part of the songwriting team Holland-Dozier-Holland, he co-wrote dozens of hits, including "Baby Love," "Heat Wave" and "Reflections," helping to define the Motown sound.
Motown stars celebrate a museum expansion that honors Hitsville
Motown-era buildings near the museum have been transformed into Hitsville NEXT, which will be home to camps, workshops, master classes and community events.
Encore: A Palestinian pop singer faces threats to make music with a message
Palestinian pop artist Bashar Murad is an openly gay singer who uses his music to address a number of societal issues. (Story first aired on All Things Considered on Aug. 6, 2022.)
Singer and actress Olivia Newton-John has died at age 73
Olivia Newton-John was one of the biggest pop stars in the 1970s and early 1980s. In the movie musical Grease, she starred as good girl Sandy Olson, who falls for a bad boy played by John Travolta.
1980s pop goddess Olivia Newton-John has died at age 73
English-Australian singer, songwriter and actress Olivia Newton-John has died at age 73. She was one of the the biggest pop stars in the 1970's and early 1980's.
Dua Lipa is now an honorary ambassador of the European nation Kosovo
The pop star's parents are from Kosovo and Dua Lipa lived there briefly as a teen before moving back to the U.K. She told her 85 million Instagram followers all about being honored by the president.
Lauv longs for the happiness of childhood on 'All 4 Nothing'
One of pop music's main advocates of normalizing mental health issues, Lauv released a new album on Friday; it's called All 4 Nothing.
What if you were forced to listen to 'It's a Small World' for an hour straight?
Disney World's "It's a Small World" ride broke down and dozens of people were stuck on their boats listening to animatronic characters sing to them over and over. One person said it was like torture.