Song

World

‘Buena Vista Social Club’ Review: Bringing a Classic Record to Life

A new Off Broadway musical adds the thrill of intimacy and the weight of history to the Cuban songs popularized…

Read More »
Arts

Rock Gods Call Him When They Need a New Thunderbolt

After producing hits for Justin Bieber, Dua Lipa and Miley Cyrus, Andrew Watt has become a go-to for new music…

Read More »
World

Sara Tavares, Portuguese Singer Who Prized Her African Roots, Dies at 45

She drew on rhythms from across the African diaspora and sang in Portuguese, English, Cape Verdean Criolo and Angolan slang.

Read More »
World

Ricardo Arjona, Prolific Latin Pop Star, Says He Will Stop Touring

The Guatemalan singer-songwriter said that his latest performance in Chile would be his last after struggling with back issues that…

Read More »
World

This Christmas, a Game to Save You From Tears

Are you in need of another Christmas tradition, and a bit of fun? Enter: “Whamageddon.”

Read More »
World

In Spain, the Latin Grammys Recognize Powerful Women

Karol G, Shakira and Natalia Lafourcade took the top prizes at the awards’ first ceremony outside the United States.

Read More »
Arts

For Latin Grammy Nominee Edgar Barrera, Mistakes Can Be Perfection

Nominated for 13 awards on Thursday, the producer and songwriter is bringing an organic sound back to Latin pop.

Read More »
Arts

Vince Clarke, a Synth-Pop Mastermind, on His Unexpected Solo Album

He’s made irresistible hits with Depeche Mode, Yazoo and Erasure. But going alone for the first time at 63, his…

Read More »
Arts

Back-to-Back Premieres Defy a Season of Leaner Offerings

Institutions are cutting back, but in corners of the city there is still new music to be found, like song…

Read More »
Arts

The Beatles’ ‘Now and Then,’ Billed as ‘Last Song,’ Due Nov. 2

“Now and Then,” an unfinished composition from the late 1970s, was completed using technology that separated John Lennon’s vocal from…

Read More »
Back to top button