At Mr. Lamar’s Juneteenth concert on Wednesday, he made a request for Drake to return Mr. Shakur’s iconic crown ring. Is this about more than just beef between the two rappers?
Category: Music
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James Chance, No Wave and Punk-Funk Pioneer, Dies at 71
With the Contortions and James White and the Blacks, the songwriter and saxophonist set out to challenge musicians and stir up audiences.
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With Final Tour, NOFX Is Retiring Without Ever Having Had a Job
The punk rock pioneers chose freedom — and chaos — over major labels. Pulling the plug while things are still working is one final act of rebellion.
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Fans of Charli XCX’s New Album Embrace ‘Brat Summer’
Fans of the new Charli XCX album count themselves among them. But the term “brat” has cropped up elsewhere in culture lately, and it has subtly different meanings.
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Françoise Hardy, Moody French Pop Star, Dies at 80
With hit songs, a longilineal look and an understated personality, she incarnated a 1960s cool still treasured by the French.
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Who Am I Without My Voice?
I was a singer heading out on tour. Losing my voice was terrifying — but it ended up teaching me everything about myself.
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Diplo’s Port Antonio, Jamaica
The Grammy-nominated D.J. and music producer recommends spots in a city he loves on Jamaica’s northeast coast. A dance party makes the cut.
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Julius Rodriguez Fuses Styles on ‘Evergreen’
The multi-instrumentalist Julius Rodriguez hones a bigger, more audacious sound on his second album, “Evergreen.”
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Norman Carol, Violinist in Historic Concert in China, Is Dead at 95
The concertmaster and first-chair violinist with the Philadelphia Orchestra for decades, he took part in a diplomatic breakthrough in 1973 with concerts in Mao Zedong’s Beijing.
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Four Tops Singer Sues Hospital Over Being Put in Restraints
The lawsuit by Alexander Morris, who joined the group six years ago, said the staff thought he was “delusional” when he told them he was in the Motown band.
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Mitsuko Uchida Keeps the Focus on Young Artists at Ojai
Mitsuko Uchida appeared every night at her edition of the Ojai Music Festival. The rest of the time was given to other performers.