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Overlooked No More: Cléoma Falcon, Queen of Cajun Music

She and her husband, Joe, recorded the first commercial recording of Cajun music ever made, giving voice to French-speaking Louisiana.

By William Grimes

Cook, Jeff (1949-2022) Country Music Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Deaths (Obituaries) Pop and Rock Music

Jeff Cook, a Founder of the Country Band Alabama, Dies at 73

His group had 32 No. 1 country singles, and his guitar and fiddle playing helped extend its reach to a generation raised on rock ’n’ roll.

By Bill Friskics-Warren

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Jane Gross, Sportswriter Who Opened Locker Room Doors, Dies at 75

She made news by entering a pro basketball inner sanctum to do her job. Years later, her mother’s physical decline led her to write about aging for The Times and in a book.

By Richard Sandomir

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Gal Costa, One of Brazil’s Greatest Singers, Dies at 77

Her graceful, flexible voice and ear for memorable songs sustained a five-decade career defining the sound of Brazilian pop.

By Jon Pareles