Music

Although he wasn’t blind, he sang in three different gospel groups known as the Blind Boys before making a splash on the R&B and pop charts. ​Although he wasn’t blind, he sang in three different gospel groups known as the Blind Boys before making a splash on the R&B and pop charts. Read More

You’re in luck: The early 2000s girl group announced a new single and a reunion tour on Thursday. ​You’re in luck: The early 2000s girl group announced a new single and a reunion tour on Thursday. Read More

Lise Davidsen’s recital at the Met Opera, Gustavo Dudamel leading “Romeo and Juliet,” and a violinist’s personal program are among our selections. ​Lise Davidsen’s recital at the Met Opera, Gustavo Dudamel leading “Romeo and Juliet,” and a violinist’s personal program are among our selections. Read More

“Sync music” has become the soundtrack to our lives — whether we realize it or not. ​“Sync music” has become the soundtrack to our lives — whether we realize it or not. Read More

The actor Chadwick Boseman was a playwright, too. At Shakespeare’s Globe in London, his “Deep Azure” is drawing attention to a lost talent inspired by the Bard. ​The actor Chadwick Boseman was a playwright, too. At Shakespeare’s Globe in London, his “Deep Azure” is drawing attention to a lost talent inspired by the Bard. Read More

One of the starring acts at Woodstock, he and his band, the Fish, came out of the Bay Area’s psychedelic rock scene. He went on to a long career as a solo artist. ​One of the starring acts at Woodstock, he and his band, the Fish, came out of the Bay Area’s psychedelic rock scene.

With hits like “Respect” and “Chain of Fools,” she defined a female archetype: sensual and strong, long-suffering but ultimately indomitable. ​With hits like “Respect” and “Chain of Fools,” she defined a female archetype: sensual and strong, long-suffering but ultimately indomitable. Read More

A British singer who found worldwide fame with her sassy, hip-hop-inflected take on retro soul, she became a tabloid fixture because of addiction problems. ​A British singer who found worldwide fame with her sassy, hip-hop-inflected take on retro soul, she became a tabloid fixture because of addiction problems. Read More

Miss Holiday, who became a singer more out of desperation than desire, was one of the most influential jazz musicians of her time. ​Miss Holiday, who became a singer more out of desperation than desire, was one of the most influential jazz musicians of her time. Read More

Considered the most exciting opera singer of her time, she thrilled audiences with her penchant for spectacle onstage and in her personal life. ​Considered the most exciting opera singer of her time, she thrilled audiences with her penchant for spectacle onstage and in her personal life. Read More