Thursday, July 23, 2026

Music

Ziad Rahbani, Composer Who Defined a Tragic Era in Lebanon, Dies at 69

A son of Lebanese musical icons, Mr. Rahbani became one himself, with satirical critiques of his country’s dysfunction that melded Arab and Western music. Source link

Big Freedia on the Gospel Music That Lifts Her Up

The New Orleans musician known for party-starting rapping chats about healing through song, and the TV, movies and boots that keep her stomping ahead. Source link

Cleo Laine, Acclaimed British Jazz Singer, Is Dead at 97

Known for a smoky voice that she could deploy over four octaves, she recorded albums across six decades and also had success as an actress. Source link

Chuck Mangione, Jazz Musician Known for ‘Feels So Good,’ Dies at 84

Wearing his signature fedora, he won wide popularity and 14 Grammy nominations, winning twice, and scaled Billboard’s adult contemporary charts in the 1970s and ’80s. Source link

Jazz, Fans and 2 Gems: Mark Morris Celebrates His Company’s 45th

The choreographer’s latest works, at the Joyce Theater, explore the music of James P. Johnson and John Luther Adams. Source link

Opera Company Teatro Nuovo Operates Like Bel Canto Camp

Teatro Nuovo, which trains musicians in bel canto style, returns with productions of a rare “Macbeth” and “La Sonnambula.” Source link

‘Tosca’ Is the Boston Symphony’s Andris Nelsons at His Best

Andris Nelsons led a concert performance of Puccini’s opera at Tanglewood. It was a high point of the season. Source link

Dolly Parton Musical’s Nashville Debut Draws Flocks of Fans

Parton’s life and career have always been rooted in Tennessee. For her fans, it was only fitting to see the debut of her biographical musical here, too. Source link

Roger Norrington, Iconoclastic British Conductor, Dies at 91

His work, largely unknown outside Britain until late in his career, was often based on historical treatises. It was seen by many as refreshingly innovative. Source link

On ‘Swag,’ Justin Bieber Finds His Old Soul

“Swag,” a new album of dreamy beats and unexpected collaborations, eschews formulaic pop to lean into the singer’s R&B instincts. Source link
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