He charted the rise of musical minimalism on New York’s downtown scene in the 1970s. He later gained notice for abstract works of his own.
Category: Nineteen Hundred Seventies
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Kris Kristofferson: 12 Essential Songs
The country singer and songwriter, who died on Saturday at 88, tucked enduring aphorisms into tales about facing up to loss.
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JD Souther, Who Wrote Hits for the Eagles, Dies at 78
A central figure in the Southern California rock scene of the 1970s, he later had a regular role on the TV show “Nashville.”
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Jim Ladd, Free-Form Radio Trailblazer, Is Dead at 75
An institution of the airwaves in Los Angeles and beyond, he capitalized on the freedom the FM band offered in the 1970s to blaze his own path.
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‘Immediate Family’ Review: Unpacking a Musical Kinship
The session musicians who helped create the soundtrack of 1970s pop step into the spotlight in the director Denny Tedesco’s documentary.
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Flamboyant as Ever, ’70s-Style Desserts Are Making a Comeback
With nostalgia comes Bundts, Black Forests and elaborate gelatinous confections. Would you like a blowtorch with that?
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India’s Early Electronic Music From the ’70s Is Finally Being Released
A trove of tapes discovered in a cupboard at the country’s National Institute of Design showcases artists composing early synth recordings on their own terms.
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How Sam Rivers and Studio Rivbea Supercharged ’70s Jazz in New York
The East Village venue wasn’t just a performance space — it was Rivers’s home. On the saxophonist’s centennial, Jason Moran and other artists celebrate his legacy.
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Gary Wright, Who Had a ’70s Hit With ‘Dream Weaver,’ Dies at 80
He was a pioneer in using synthesizers, and his friendship with George Harrison led to a spiritual awakening that also influenced another hit, “Love Is Alive.”
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Creative Designs in Gold Are Taking the Spotlight This Fall
An exhibition by Chaumet in October will feature 56 jewels and objets d’art from its archives.
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How Do You Tell the Story of 50 Years of Hip-Hop?
Hip-hop is a fount of constant innovation woven into nearly every corner of American life. So don’t look for cohesion: Lean into the cacophony.
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Bible & Tire Brings D-Vine Spirituals’ Memphis Gospel Back to Life
A half-century ago, Elizabeth King and Elder Jack Ward recorded for D-Vine Spirituals. The label’s masters found a new home, giving their music — old and new — a second chance.