The work of Florence B. Price is having a renaissance, and new, foundational details about her life and racial identity are still being discovered.
Category: Music
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For the Producers Raphael Saadiq and Steve Lacy, Collaboration Is Key
Though from different generations, the two share a belief in musicianship and the power of a band.
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Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou, Nun With a Musical Gift, Dies at 99
Born in Ethiopia, she seemed headed for a career as a concert pianist before she chose a monastic life. Her intricate piano recordings gained a cult following.
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Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter Reveals Himself: As a Composer
The New York Times – Music:After more than two decades at the forefront of electronic dance music (while in a robot-style helmet), the French artist is releasing “Mythologies,” a score for traditional symphony orchestra.
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At 150, Rachmaninoff and His Music Are ‘Here to Stay’
The New York Times – Music:Kirill Gerstein, who has recorded a new account of the Second Piano Concerto with the Berlin Philharmonic, discusses the composer’s polarizing legacy.
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Seymour Stein, Record Biz Giant Who Signed Madonna, Dies at 80
The New York Times – Music:With an encyclopedic knowledge of pop music, he championed acts including the Ramones, Talking Heads and the Pretenders on his label Sire, and helped found the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
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Review: ‘Fragments’ Proposes a New Kind of Cello Recital
The New York Times – Music:Alisa Weilerstein brought her new project, a mix tape of new works and movements from Bach’s cello suites, to Zankel Hall.
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Review: John Luther Adams’s ‘Vespers’ Pray for an Earth in Crisis
The New York Times – Music:John Luther Adams’s latest premiere, “Vespers of the Blessed Earth,” is a tear-splattered departure from his usual style.
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Ryuichi Sakamoto, Oscar-Winning Japanese Composer, Dies at 71
The New York Times – Music:Mr. Sakamoto, whose work with Yellow Magic Orchestra influenced electronic music, composed scores for “The Last Emperor” and “The Revenant.”
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Apple’s New App Aims to Make Classical Music More Accessible
The New York Times – Music:The company says it has a fix for the unwieldy world of classical streaming. But it’s unclear how much traction a stand-alone app can get.
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Why Is Finland the Happiest Country on Earth? The Answer Is Complicated.
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:The Nordic nation has been ranked the happiest country on earth for six consecutive years. But when you talk to individual Finns, the reality is a bit more complicated.
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Keith Reid, Who Brought Poetry to Procol Harum, Dies at 76
The New York Times – Music:He did not perform with the group, but his impressionistic words made it one of the leading acts of the progressive-rock era.