Sunday, July 19, 2026

Music

Mignon Dunn, Mezzo Soprano Known for ‘Carmen,’ Dies at 98

Growing up in Arkansas, she dreamed of singing at the Metropolitan Opera. She did so more than 650 times over 35 years. Source link

Phoebe Bridgers, Sombr: Songs to Know This Week

Phoebe Bridgers re-emerges, Sombr gets shy and PJ Harvey heads for the cosmos. Source link

Gracie Abrams on ‘Nepo’ Label, Writing With Paul Mescal and Her New Album

On her new album, “Daughter From Hell,” the 26-year-old star confronts growing up in a famous family and lessons from songwriting. Source link

David Clayton-Thomas, Canadian Singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, Dies at 84

He was also the key lyricist of the Grammy-winning, genre-blending band, whose hits included “Spinning Wheel,” “And When I Die” and “You’ve Made Me So Very Happy.” Source link

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘Warriors’ Musical to Hit Broadway Next Spring

Miranda is co-writing the musical — his first since “Hamilton” — with Eisa Davis. It’s based on “The Warriors” film and novel. Source link

Clive Davis and Whitney Houston’s Successful and Tragic Story

The record industry titan guided Houston from a young star to worldwide phenomenon. But their story together was not without controversy. Source link

Carlos Santana, Patti Smith and Other Celebs Pay Tribute to Clive Davis

Davis “treated me with the same respect and kindness as a 22-year-old nobody as he did after all my success,” Springsteen said after the music executive’s death on Monday. Source link

San Antonio Mayor Says Kanye West’s July 4 Concert There Should Be Canceled

The mayor’s appeal comes after several of the rapper’s shows were canceled in Europe. A planned concert in Tampa, Fla., has also raised concern. Source link

Tyla, FKA Twigs: Songs to Know This Week

Uplift for Juneteenth from Allison Russell, tangled love songs from Tyla and FKA twigs, and more. Source link

Overlooked No More: Robbie Basho, Guitar Mystic Who Sought Enlightenment in Sound

He lived with chronic pain and deep loneliness, which he poured into boundary-pushing music that incorporated multicultural sounds. Source link
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