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‘Taylor Mac’s 24-Decade History of Popular Music’ Review: Wish You Were There

Only 650 people got to experience one of the 21st century’s artistic feats, until this documentary. Unfortunately, it misses some of the performance’s key aspects.

By Elisabeth Vincentelli

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Kelly Clarkson’s ‘Chemistry’ Draws on Familiar Formulas

With a big voice and big personal changes to sing about, Clarkson ends up with arrangements that don’t match the power and rawness of the emotions fueling them.

By Lindsay Zoladz

Bluegrass Country Music Deaths (Obituaries) Jim & Jesse McReynolds, Jesse McReynolds, Jim Music

Jesse McReynolds, Lead Singer in Long-Running Bluegrass Duo, Dies at 93

He also played mandolin in the act, Jim & Jesse, performing with his brother for 55 years.

By Bill Friskics-Warren

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A Séance With Ryuichi Sakamoto at the Shed

“Kagami,” a new mixed-reality presentation, features a virtual likeness of the late composer. It becomes, mostly despite itself, an affecting meditation on grief.

By Max Lakin