Music

The Grammy-nominated musician pleaded guilty to third-degree rape after a woman told the police she was beaten and assaulted at his home in 2022. ​The Grammy-nominated musician pleaded guilty to third-degree rape after a woman told the police she was beaten and assaulted at his home in 2022. Read More

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 unofficial anthem of the country’s fight against apartheid, with Nelson Mandela calling him “our Mozart.” Read More

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 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

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

Jon Bon Jovi, Public Enemy and others joined him to ring in the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music, a $50 million archive and cultural hub. ​Jon Bon Jovi, Public Enemy and others joined him to ring in the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music, a $50 million archive and cultural hub. Read More

Bruckner’s Eighth Symphony was performed in the same week by two of Lincoln Center’s orchestras. Was it coincidence or bad communication? ​Bruckner’s Eighth Symphony was performed in the same week by two of Lincoln Center’s orchestras. Was it coincidence or bad communication? Read More

An accomplished jazz guitarist, he appeared on more than 300 episodes of the public television show, playing alongside musicians like Wynton Marsalis and Yo-Yo Ma. ​An accomplished jazz guitarist, he appeared on more than 300 episodes of the public television show, playing alongside musicians like Wynton Marsalis and Yo-Yo Ma. Read More

As he opens an expansive cultural center not far from the Jersey Shore boardwalk, the singer describes himself as “a small link in a big chain.” ​As he opens an expansive cultural center not far from the Jersey Shore boardwalk, the singer describes himself as “a small link in a big chain.” Read More

Mr. Bruel, long a beloved celebrity in France, has denied allegations raised by 13 women dating to 1997. ​Mr. Bruel, long a beloved celebrity in France, has denied allegations raised by 13 women dating to 1997. Read More