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Mimi Parker, Moody Alt-Rock Vocalist, Is Dead at 55

Her influential band, Low, emerged in the 1990s, but its minimalist sound stood in sharp contrast to the anthems of angst that came to define the grunge era.

By Alex Williams

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Jeff Cook, a Founder of the Country Band Alabama, Dies at 73

His group had 32 No. 1 country singles, and his guitar and fiddle playing helped extend its reach to a generation raised on rock ’n’ roll.

By Bill Friskics-Warren

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Max Martin, Pop’s Low-Key Mastermind, Takes Center Stage (Sort Of)

The Swedish songwriter and producer behind smashes for Britney Spears, Katy Perry and the Weeknd is reluctantly emerging for “& Juliet,” a new Broadway show built on his music.

By Joe Coscarelli

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Gal Costa, One of Brazil’s Greatest Singers, Dies at 77

Her graceful, flexible voice and ear for memorable songs sustained a five-decade career defining the sound of Brazilian pop.

By Jon Pareles

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