With a dominant new album, “Renaissance,” and the chance to become the most awarded artist in Grammy history, all eyes are on the pop superstar ahead of Sunday’s show. What could go wrong?
Category: Pop and Rock Music
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It’s Beyoncé’s Time to Shine at the Grammys … Right?
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Beyoncé Announces Renaissance World Tour
The New York Times – Music:The star’s first solo tour since 2016 will start May 10 in Stockholm.
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Willie Nelson, Missy Elliott and Sheryl Crow Nominated for Rock Hall
The New York Times – Music:Cyndi Lauper, Joy Division, George Michael and the White Stripes are also among the first-time nominees up for induction this year.
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Bonnie Raitt Heads to the Grammys, Recognized as a Songwriter at Last
The New York Times – Music:Long renowned as an interpreter, she has quietly built a catalog of her own. Up for song of the year on Sunday, she talked about her nominated track, “Just Like That,” and a lifetime onstage.
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Tom Verlaine’s 15 Essential Songs
The New York Times – Music:From Television through his solo career, the songwriter created enigmatic tidings and cat’s-cradle guitar structures. He died on Saturday at 73.
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Ray Cordeiro, a Voice on Hong Kong’s Airwaves for 70 Years, Dies at 98
The New York Times – Music:Late-night radio listeners in Hong Kong associated Mr. Cordeiro’s sonorous voice with easy-listening standards and early rock. He worked until he was 96.
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Tom Verlaine, Influential Guitarist and Songwriter, Dies at 73
The New York Times – Music:He first attracted attention with the band Television, a fixture of the New York punk rock scene. But his music wasn’t so easily categorized.
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Tom Verlaine, Influential Guitarist and Songwriter, Dies at 73
The New York Times – Music:He first attracted attention with the band Television, a fixture of the New York punk rock scene. But his music wasn’t so easily categorized.
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Jerry Blavat, D.J. Who Channeled the Soul of Philadelphia, Dies at 82
The New York Times – Music:A live-wire personality and an epic self-promoter, he got a generation of youth in the City of Brotherly Love on its feet with little-known R&B gems.
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Billy Walsh Designs Sneakers for Rihanna and Writes Songs for the Weeknd
The New York Times – Music:Billy Walsh may be the ultimate multi-hyphenate. His sneakers have won awards. So have his hit songs with Post Malone and Justin Bieber.
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Rosalía Issues an English Request, and 9 More New Songs
The New York Times – Music:Hear tracks by Fever Ray, Chloë, Cécile McLorin Salvant and others.
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Sam Smith Seeks Self-Acceptance and Catharsis on ‘Gloria’
The New York Times – Music:On the British musician’s fourth album, “Gloria,” Smith puts aside ballads for more danceable tracks that show flashes of boldness, but often retreat to generics.