Black Rob, Former Bad Boy Records Rapper, Dies At 52
The New York rapper, best known as the husky voice behind top-of-the-millennium hit single "Whoa!," died April 17 in Atlanta.
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Les McKeown, Singer For Bay City Rollers, Dies At 65
The Scottish singer rode the wave of "Rollermania" to several chart hits in the glammed-out days of '70s rock.
Phil Schaap's 50-Year Career: The Raconteur Raised On Jazz
We examine the life and legacy of 2021 NEA Jazz Master Phil Schaap with music from Jazz at Lincoln Center and a rare live album produced by Schaap himself at the West End Café in Manhattan.
International Jazz Day's Global Celebrations Are On, And Again Online
April 30 will bring the International Jazz Day All-Star Global Concert, with artists from across the world taking part in another digital edition of the show, in addition to several other events.
How PJ Harvey's 'Uh Huh Her' Taught Me To Carve My Own Path
As a kid discovering music, you assemble a hodgepodge of other people's opinions. But there's a lot of joy to be found when the urge to agree with the critics melts away, writes critic Laura Snapes.
Marcus Miller: Electric Miles
Join us for the premiere of electric bassist (and Miles Davis collaborator) Marcus Miller's retrospective concert celebrating the 50th anniversary of Miles Davis going electric!
Shuttered Venues Still Waiting for Government Aid Announced in December
The Small Business Administration experienced a rough launch for its grant program intended to help long-beleaguered venues. After so long without a lifeline, though, time is running thin.
Jim Steinman, Writer Of Operatic Rock Hits For Meat Loaf And Celine Dion, Dies At 73
Closely associated with Meat Loaf, Jim Steinman also wrote over-the-top hits for Bonnie Tyler, Air Supply and Celine Dion, as well as music for the stage.
Open Up And Say... 'Huh?': Nashville Venues Grapple With City's Lack Of Reopening Plan
WPLN News reports on Nashville's long-suffering live music scene and the city's lack of a cohesive plan.
The 2021 Oscars' Best Original Song Nominees, Cruelly Ranked
This year's choices include Diane Warren's 12th Oscar nomination, a show-stopper from Eurovision Song Contest and three entries in a subgenre we call "Glorycore."