Music – Page 8

25 Ways to Get in on Dance Music’s Renaissance

Where to club, which artists to follow, five songs you’ve got to hear and more.

By Foster Kamer and Rich Juzwiak

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After Allegations, Smokey Robinson Show Goes On as Planned

The 85-year-old Motown star performed for an adoring crowd and made no mention of the claims against him at his first concert since being named in a lawsuit.

By Jonathan Abrams

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Rhiannon Giddens Reflects on Biscuits and Banjos Festival

A new North Carolina festival founded by the musician Rhiannon Giddens highlighted Black string music and flaky treats.

By Jonathan Abrams

Classical Music Opera

The Classical Music Our Critics Can’t Stop Thinking About

Watch and listen to five recent highlights, including Metropolitan Opera performances, the posthorn solo in Mahler’s Third and music by Tomeka Reid.

By Joshua Barone Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim Seth Colter Walls