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Opinion
Toby Keith’s Pre-Partisan Patriotism
Toby Keith already had a string of country hits before he wrote the 2002 song that cemented his place in…
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Books
Toby Keith Was More Than Mere Bluster
His choice to become a post-9/11 culture-war champion overshadowed the work of a musician who was funnier, subtler and more…
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Books
How an Obscure Song Became an a Cappella Sensation
Few people were aware of the 1994 single “Insomniac” by the rock duo Billy Pilgrim, and it quickly sank into…
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Books
Oasis and Stone Roses Musicians Team Up, and 7 More New Songs
Hear tracks by A.G. Cook, Mary Timony, Bela Fleck and others.
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Opinion
‘Fairytale of New York’ Isn’t Like Any Other Christmas Song
I fell in love with “Fairytale of New York,” the indelible Christmas song by the Pogues, before I’d heard a…
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Opinion
Essra Mohawk, Self-Described Flower Child Singer-Songwriter, Dies at 75
She missed a shot at Woodstock glory. But she recorded well-received albums under her own name and worked with Frank…
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News
‘Buena Vista Social Club’ Review: Bringing a Classic Record to Life
A new Off Broadway musical adds the thrill of intimacy and the weight of history to the Cuban songs popularized…
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Books
Rock Gods Call Him When They Need a New Thunderbolt
After producing hits for Justin Bieber, Dua Lipa and Miley Cyrus, Andrew Watt has become a go-to for new music…
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Opinion
Sara Tavares, Portuguese Singer Who Prized Her African Roots, Dies at 45
She drew on rhythms from across the African diaspora and sang in Portuguese, English, Cape Verdean Criolo and Angolan slang.
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News
Ricardo Arjona, Prolific Latin Pop Star, Says He Will Stop Touring
The Guatemalan singer-songwriter said that his latest performance in Chile would be his last after struggling with back issues that…