The singer Wang Fang drew criticism after she performed “Katyusha,” a Soviet-era patriotic song, at the ruins of a theater in Mariupol.
Category: Music
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Richard Davis, Gifted Bassist Who Crossed Genres, Dies at 93
He was best known for his jazz work. But he was also heard on Van Morrison’s “Astral Weeks” and with orchestras conducted by Igor Stravinsky and Leonard Bernstein.
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New Recordings Revive James P. Johnson and Mary Lou Williams Rarities
A pair of new recordings bring holy grail artifacts by the composer-pianists James P. Johnson and Mary Lou Williams into the light.
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Jorma Panula: The Teacher Behind the Greatest Conductors
At 93, the Finnish classical music eminence Jorma Panula has generations of students spread around the globe, with more on the way.
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5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Max Roach
The drummer helped pioneer bebop in the 1940s and delivered a message of resistance and liberation from the 1960s on. Listen to 13 selections from musicians, writers and critics.
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How Pop Stars Turned NPR’s ‘Tiny Desk’ Into Authenticity Theater
The concerts have become an incongruous draw for pop stars with something to prove.
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A Food-Lovers Tour Through Emilia-Romagna
The cheese, the pasta, the restaurants with Michelin stars? On a trip to this food-rich region of Italy, a writer’s checklist overflows with delicious options.
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Gloria Coates, Composer Who Defied Conventions, Dies at 89
A Wisconsin native, she was among the most prolific female composers of symphonies, 17 in all, finding particular prominence in Europe, where she lived.
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Steve Harwell, Former Smash Mouth Lead Singer, Dies at 56
Harwell was a founding member of the band, which broke out with hit songs like “Walkin’ on the Sun” and “All Star.”
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Jimmy Buffett Died of Rare Form of Skin Cancer
The singer’s website said he had Merkel cell carcinoma for four years and died at his home on Long Island.