Pop and Rock Music – Page 407

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

Brazil Deaths (Obituaries) Gal Costa Music Pop and Rock Music Tropicalia

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

Deaths (Obituaries) Engineering and Engineers Gamble, Kenny (Musician) Huff, Leon Philadelphia (Pa) Philadelphia International Records Pop and Rock Music Rhythm and Blues (Music) Sigma Sound Studios Tarsia, Joe (1934-2022)

Joe Tarsia, an Architect of the Sound of Philadelphia, Dies at 88

His work as an engineer at Sigma Sound Studios left a sonic stamp on R&B hits by the O’Jays, the Delfonics, the Stylistics and many others.

By Bill Friskics-Warren

Books and Literature Content Type: Personal Profile Jacks, David Peter Asher: A Life in Music (Book) Pop and Rock Music Ronstadt, Linda Taylor, James

How Peter Asher, a Jack-of-all-Trades in Music, Mastered Them All

The British musician, manager, producer, executive and author known for his work with Linda Ronstadt and James Taylor, is the subject of a new book exploring his unique run in the industry.

By Bob Mehr