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Khalil Fong, Hong Kong Singer-Songwriter, Dies at 41
Singing in both Mandarin and English, he brought a soul and R&B sensibility to Chinese pop.
Maria Tipo, Italian Pianist Who Beguiled Critics, Dies at 93
Admired by fellow musicians like Arthur Rubinstein as well as by the critics, she created what came to be known as an Italian school of piano playing.
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The Violinist Christian Tetzlaff’s Tactic to Oppose Trump’s Agenda: Cancel Concerts
Christian Tetzlaff said he was disturbed by the president’s embrace of Russia and other policies. “There seems to be a quietness or denial about what’s going on,” he said.
Posted inAcademy Awards (Oscars) Actors and Actresses Anitta (Singer) Brazil Carnival (Pre-Lenten) Gil, Gilberto Golden Globes (Awards) Language and Languages Machado de Assis, Joaquim Maria Montenegro, Fernanda Movies Music Nascimento, Milton Salles, Walter Torres, Fernanda Veloso, Caetano
Why These Oscars Mean So Much to Brazil
The best picture and best actress nominations for “I’m Still Here” have inspired national pride in a country whose culture has long been overlooked.