Carlo Ginzburg, Who Told the History of the Obscure, Dies at 87
In books like “The Cheese and the Worms,” he helped push beyond the story of great events and leaders, entering the minds and hearts of
Hagen Quartet Is Taking Its Final Bows After 45 Years
Formed by siblings who grew up playing together, the Hagen Quartet is finishing a farewell tour with an unforced, casual goodbye.Formed by siblings who grew
How Does One Brain Speak Two Languages?
A new study of bilingual speakers suggests that a single “grammatical engine” in the brain can power multiple languages at once.A new study of bilingual
Music
Abdullah Ibrahim, Eminent South African Jazz Pianist, Dies at 91
His song “Mannenberg” became the unofficial anthem of the country’s fight against apartheid, with Nelson Mandela calling him “our Mozart.” His song “Mannenberg” became the
Ronald LaPread, Funky Bassist for the Commodores, Dies at 76
A talented musician, he lied when asked by Lionel Richie, the lead singer, if he played bass. Then he taught himself how, and was essential to the band’s success. A talented musician, he lied when asked by Lionel Richie, the lead singer, if he played bass. Then he taught himself how, and was essential to the band’s success. Read More
Singer Oliver Tree Is Said to Have Died in Collision of Helicopters in Brazil
The two helicopters crashed in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, killing at least six people, the authorities said. The two helicopters crashed in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, killing at least six people, the authorities said. Read More
James Blood Ulmer, Guitarist Who Smashed Through Genres, Dies at 86
A protégé of the saxophonist Ornette Coleman, he borrowed from and greatly influenced styles like funk, punk, jazz and the blues. A protégé of the saxophonist Ornette Coleman, he borrowed from and greatly influenced styles like funk, punk, jazz and the blues. Read More
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