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‘Fairytale of New York’ Isn’t Like Any Other Christmas Song
I fell in love with “Fairytale of New York,” the indelible Christmas song by the Pogues, before I’d heard a…
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Essra Mohawk, Self-Described Flower Child Singer-Songwriter, Dies at 75
She missed a shot at Woodstock glory. But she recorded well-received albums under her own name and worked with Frank…
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World
‘Buena Vista Social Club’ Review: Bringing a Classic Record to Life
A new Off Broadway musical adds the thrill of intimacy and the weight of history to the Cuban songs popularized…
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Arts
Rock Gods Call Him When They Need a New Thunderbolt
After producing hits for Justin Bieber, Dua Lipa and Miley Cyrus, Andrew Watt has become a go-to for new music…
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Sara Tavares, Portuguese Singer Who Prized Her African Roots, Dies at 45
She drew on rhythms from across the African diaspora and sang in Portuguese, English, Cape Verdean Criolo and Angolan slang.
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World
Ricardo Arjona, Prolific Latin Pop Star, Says He Will Stop Touring
The Guatemalan singer-songwriter said that his latest performance in Chile would be his last after struggling with back issues that…
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World
This Christmas, a Game to Save You From Tears
Are you in need of another Christmas tradition, and a bit of fun? Enter: “Whamageddon.”
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World
In Spain, the Latin Grammys Recognize Powerful Women
Karol G, Shakira and Natalia Lafourcade took the top prizes at the awards’ first ceremony outside the United States.
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Arts
For Latin Grammy Nominee Edgar Barrera, Mistakes Can Be Perfection
Nominated for 13 awards on Thursday, the producer and songwriter is bringing an organic sound back to Latin pop.
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Arts
Vince Clarke, a Synth-Pop Mastermind, on His Unexpected Solo Album
He’s made irresistible hits with Depeche Mode, Yazoo and Erasure. But going alone for the first time at 63, his…