Inspired by the drummer Arthur Taylor’s “Notes and Tones” collection of interviews with fellow musicians, Pelt started his own book series, “Griot.”
Category: Content Type: Personal Profile
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Dana White, Donald Trump and the Rise of Cage-Match Politics
White, chief executive of the bloody and beloved Ultimate Fighting Championship, has shot to the peak of Trump-era culture and political influence. What does he want?
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An Idea Man and an Artisan Join Forces
The watchmakers Dominique Renaud and Julien Tixier introduce the first piece from their new brand.
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Sky High Farm Takes Fashion Upstate
What is Sky High Farm? A brand? An art project? A business? A charity? It wants to be all of the above.
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Thursday Ends a 13-Year Break From New Music With a Pointed Song
“Application for Release From the Dream,” which the band released Friday, marks the beginning of a fresh era for a group that helped bring emo to the mainstream.
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Alain Delon’s Best Performances Showcased in a Retrospective
The French star is the subject of a series at Film Forum focusing on movies from the ’60s and ’70s, when he became an international sensation.
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Alex Garland on Making a Film About the Civil War Today
Even before his drama was released, the writer-director faced controversy over his vision of a divided America with Texas and California as allies.
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Lost Tapes From Major Musicians Are Out There. These Guys Find Them.
For decades, recordings left at studios have languished in storage rooms and basements. Master Tape Rescue, a company of two industry vets, is coming to save them.
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Theda Hammel’s Road to a Directorial Debut With ‘Stress Positions’
Theda Hammel wasn’t always sure her varied résumé would include “Stress Positions,” her directorial debut.
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Ellen Gallagher’s Futuristic Archives
The artist discusses marine life and African American myth from her studio in the Netherlands.
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Wyatt Flores, a Rising Country Artist, Has a Superpower: Tapping Emotions
The 22-year-old singer and songwriter makes music that touches listeners deeply. But his own trauma — coupled with his rapid rise — has thrown some bumps in the road.
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JoJo Siwa Tries to Grow Up With ‘Karma,’ Her New Single
(Or tries to.)