Music

She sang the famous refrain “Le freak, c’est chic” on one of the biggest hits of the disco era and was a sought-after vocalist for many prominent artists. ​She sang the famous refrain “Le freak, c’est chic” on one of the biggest hits of the disco era and was a sought-after vocalist for many prominent […]

A powerful performer who paved the way for later soul and hip-hop artists, she recorded with Etta James and toured with Johnny Otis and James Brown. ​A powerful performer who paved the way for later soul and hip-hop artists, she recorded with Etta James and toured with Johnny Otis and James Brown. Read More

A conversation about how peak pop stars are thinking of LPs in an increasingly singles-driven landscape. ​A conversation about how peak pop stars are thinking of LPs in an increasingly singles-driven landscape. Read More

The actor stars as a young Bob Dylan, who woos folk followers only to betray them later at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival. ​The actor stars as a young Bob Dylan, who woos folk followers only to betray them later at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival. Read More

As part of its push into live programming, the streaming service is hosting two N.F.L. games and a big musical performance on Christmas. ​As part of its push into live programming, the streaming service is hosting two N.F.L. games and a big musical performance on Christmas. Read More

Known for his work with Barbra Streisand, Carly Simon, the Pointer Sisters and many others, he was one of the most reliable hitmakers in the business. ​Known for his work with Barbra Streisand, Carly Simon, the Pointer Sisters and many others, he was one of the most reliable hitmakers in the business. Read More

A new generation of hip-hop artists seems less interested in becoming stars and more in becoming myths — and dismantling the status quo. ​A new generation of hip-hop artists seems less interested in becoming stars and more in becoming myths — and dismantling the status quo. Read More

Ferruccio Busoni, who died 100 years ago, was a globe-trotting, forward-thinking composer and teacher with a message of timelessness in music. ​Ferruccio Busoni, who died 100 years ago, was a globe-trotting, forward-thinking composer and teacher with a message of timelessness in music. Read More

The Philharmonic’s latest New Year’s Concert will feature its longest-serving conductor, a waltz by a female composer and a big birthday tribute to Strauss. ​The Philharmonic’s latest New Year’s Concert will feature its longest-serving conductor, a waltz by a female composer and a big birthday tribute to Strauss. Read More

Across music, movies, social media and podcasts, a celebration of lesbianism and Sapphic queerness has been flourishing. ​Across music, movies, social media and podcasts, a celebration of lesbianism and Sapphic queerness has been flourishing. Read More