‘Break Your Hips!’ Spinning to the Rhythm of Venezuelan Tambores
Tambores may not be as widely known as other Latin dances like merengue and salsa, but that is starting to change with the exodus of
The World Cup (of Clothes)
Plus, a Knicks merch bonanza, a Japanese streetwear reunion and, surprise, it’s almost fashion week. Again.Plus, a Knicks merch bonanza, a Japanese streetwear reunion and,
Pizza Hut Sold to Two Firms for $2.7 Billion
Yum China will acquire Pizza Hut’s locations in mainland China. The private equity firm LongRange Capital will buy its locations in the United States and
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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