A superstar in Africa, she sang in the language of her tribe and often addressed social concerns, insisting on women’s strength and decrying abuse.
Category: Dancing
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Tshala Muana, Congolese Singer With Danceable Messages, Dies at 64
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New Year’s Eve in New York City: What to Do, See and Eat
The New York Times – Music:Ring in the holiday just like the old days — in person.
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Onstage, It’s Finally Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas Again
The New York Times – Music:After one holiday season lost to the pandemic and another curtailed by Omicron, seasonal staples including “The Nutcracker,” “A Christmas Carol” and “Messiah” are back in force.
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The Breakout Stars of 2022
The New York Times – Music:Here are the actors, pop stars, dancers and artists who broke away from the pack this year, delighting us and making us think.
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Day 15: Finding Christmas Joy in ‘The Nutcracker’
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:For a mother and daughter, the sweetest moment came when the production broke a barrier with the first Black dancer to play Marie, the brave young heroine.
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Best Arts Photos of 2022
The New York Times – Music:These are the images that defined a remarkable time across the worlds of art, music, dance and performance.
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Review: Dancing to Tears for Fears, Until They’re Worn Out
The New York Times – Music:The Israeli choreographer Emanuel Gat presents “LOVETRAIN2020,” a work set to hits by the British duo, for his company’s Brooklyn Academy of Music debut.
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Review: In ‘Difficult Grace,’ a Cellist Moves Beyond Classical Confines
The New York Times – Music:In his wide-ranging multimedia program at the 92nd Street Y, Seth Parker Woods used different artistic avenues as channels for personal and communal exploration.
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Robbie Fairchild Celebrates a Different Kind of Opening Night
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Robbie Fairchild, a Tony-nominated former principal dancer for the New York City Ballet, opens the doors to his floral-arrangement business.
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Ballet Theater to Bring ‘Like Water for Chocolate’ to Met Stage
The New York Times – Music:The company’s four-week summer season at the Metropolitan Opera will feature this Christopher Wheeldon ballet, the most complicated work it has staged.