Saturday, January 31, 2026

Music

Richard Smallwood, 77, Choral Leader and Composer of Gospel Hits, Dies

He sold millions of albums with the Richard Smallwood Singers, and his songs, many influenced by classical music, were recorded by stars like Whitney Houston. Source link

Perry Bamonte, Guitarist and Keyboardist in the Cure, Dies at 65

A former roadie, he joined the band in 1990, played on five albums and in hundreds of shows, and was “a vital part of the Cure story.” Source link

Deaths in 2025: A Yearlong Procession of Giants

Marquee names all, they found international fame in the arts, politics, the sciences and beyond. Source link

A Star Conductor Brings Sparkle to Vienna’s New Year’s Concert

For the first time, Yannick Nézet-Séguin will lead the Vienna Philharmonic’s most-watched event of the year: its annual concert on New Year’s Day. Source link

Gary Graffman, Piano Virtuoso and Renowned Teacher, Dies at 97

Mr. Graffman was a onetime child prodigy whose career was curtailed by a neurological condition that restricted him to his left hand. Source link

Michal Urbaniak, Pioneering Jazz Fusion Violinist, Dies at 82

One of the first jazz musicians from Poland to gain an international following, he recorded more than 60 albums and played with stars like Miles Davis. Source link

K-Pop in 2025: What ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and NewJeans Tell Us About the Genre

The genre peaked in terms of global awareness with “KPop Demon Hunters,” while the industry’s most promising new act was mired in a legal morass. Source link

Jerry Kasenetz, a King of Bubblegum Pop Music, Dies at 82

With his producing partner, Jeffry Katz, he made lightweight ditties like “Yummy Yummy Yummy” that soared up the charts in the late 1960s. Source link

British Police Drop Case Against Bob Vylan After Its Anti-Israel Chant

Bob Vylan, a punk-rap duo, caused international outrage by chanting the message at the Glastonbury music festival this year. Source link

Chris Rea, Grammy-Nominated Singer of ‘Driving Home for Christmas,’ Dies at 74

The Blues-influenced singer and guitarist built a lasting career, particularly in Europe, with hits that included “Driving Home for Christmas” and “Fool (If You Think It’s Over).” Source link
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