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Luther Vandross, Pop Perfectionist, Didn’t Want You to Hear These Albums

Early records reveal that his sumptuous voice and longing lyrics were there from the start. Out of print since 1977, “This Close to You” will be available Friday.

By Ross Scarano

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Listening to Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ References

A tour through key samples, references and influences on the pop star’s 2022 album as her world tour arrives in North America.

By The New York Times