Abdul Wadud’s Cosmic Cello Music Gets Another Moment in the Sun
For decades, “By Myself,” the cellist’s defining statement made in 1977, was out of print. Before his 2022 death, he finalized plans for its first-ever re-pressing.
Posted inContent Type: Personal Profile Corgan, Billy Pop and Rock Music Smashing Pumpkins (Music Group)
Billy Corgan Loves an Old-Fashioned American Story
On the heels of his elaborate new rock opera, the Smashing Pumpkins leader reflects on heroes like Ruby Keeler and John Fogerty, and his everyday inspirations.
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A Towering, Terrifying Demon Horse Isn’t Even the Weirdest Part
The Denver airport is a magnet for conspiracy theories — and a case study in the line between mass delusion and fun.
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Jim Gaffigan Values Fear, Longs for Naps and Dreams of Deep-Dish
The stand-up comedian, who plays Mr. Smee in “Peter Pan & Wendy,” gets material from his kids and finds common ground in writing and gardening.