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Jerry Blavat, D.J. Who Channeled the Soul of Philadelphia, Dies at 82

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Jerry Blavat, D.J. Who Channeled the Soul of Philadelphia, Dies at 82

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.

By Alex Williams

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Billy Walsh Designs Sneakers for Rihanna and Writes Songs for the Weeknd

Billy Walsh may be the ultimate multi-hyphenate. His sneakers have won awards. So have his hit songs with Post Malone and Justin Bieber.

By Alex Hawgood

Rosalía Issues an English Request, and 9 More New Songs

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Rosalía Issues an English Request, and 9 More New Songs

Hear tracks by Fever Ray, Chloë, Cécile McLorin Salvant and others.

By Jon Pareles and Lindsay Zoladz

Sam Smith Seeks Self-Acceptance and Catharsis on ‘Gloria’

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Sam Smith Seeks Self-Acceptance and Catharsis on ‘Gloria’

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.

By Lindsay Zoladz