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From 1983: Karen Carpenter, 32, Is Dead; Singer Teamed With Brother

The Carpenters sold more than 30 million records with the irresistible combination of her soft-rock contralto and her brother’s lush arrangements. ​The Carpenters sold more than 30 million records with the irresistible combination of her soft-rock contralto and her brother’s lush arrangements. Read More

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Bob Power, Engineer and A Tribe Called Quest Collaborator, Dies at 73

A producer, recording engineer and sound mixer, he helped pioneer the use of sampling in rap music, including on the influential album “The Low End Theory” by A Tribe Called Quest. ​A producer, recording engineer and sound mixer, he helped pioneer the use of sampling in rap music, including on the influential album “The Low

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After ‘Priceless’ Violin Flies on Lap, Lufthansa Changes Carry-On Rules

Carolin Widmann had to cradle her centuries-old, multimillion-dollar instrument during a flight to Germany. Her predicament resonated with musicians who have faced similar challenges. ​Carolin Widmann had to cradle her centuries-old, multimillion-dollar instrument during a flight to Germany. Her predicament resonated with musicians who have faced similar challenges. Read More

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