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How ‘Buena Vista Social Club’ Brings a Beloved Song to Life on Broadway
Of all the “Buena Vista Social Club” songs, the beloved “Chan Chan” is the most recognizable. But figuring out where in the musical to put...
Questlove on Parsing 50 Years of Music for His ‘S.N.L.’ Documentary
Digging through more than 900 episodes was bound to yield some surprises — and some warm memories. The experience didn’t disappoint.
The Night Bob Dylan Went Electric at the Newport Folk Festival
The climax of “A Complete Unknown” is set during that iconic 1965 performance. Even then, fans knew it was a historic moment.
The Avett Brothers Braved Choppy Waters to Bring ‘Swept Away’ to Broadway
The Avett Brothers were all ears a decade ago when a determined crew of theater upstarts and veterans came aboard to adapt their maritime album...
Broadway Is Singing Louis Armstrong’s Songs. Here Are 6 Classics.
By exploring Armstrong’s offstage struggles and tensions, “A Wonderful World” wants to shatter the image of an entertainer who was far more than just affable.
Meet Jelly Roll, the Rapper Turned Country Singer Rousing Nashville
The 38-year-old artist born Jason DeFord has been turning his struggles into music for years. Now it has a bit more twang, and a lot...
How Cold War Politics Destroyed the Band Blood, Sweat & Tears
A new documentary chronicles the strange, intrigue-filled saga of Blood, Sweat & Tears and its disastrous Eastern Bloc tour in 1970.